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Here’s the Lyrics!

Here they are as written by Bill Withers on the 1972 album Still Bill. It is ranked number 205 on the Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Bill Withers’ original version of the song has become a popular inspirational anthem and was his first (and only) Billboard Hot 100 number one single to date.

YOU can rewrite- go crazy on the vamp at the end – make it your own (just keep it in the same key and tempo as the basic track and remember too send sit back mp3)

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LEAN ON ME, Bill Withers, 1972

Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand (Chorus)
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’d understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Second Verse
(Chorus)

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can’t carry
I’m right up the road
I’ll share your load
If you just call me
(Chorus)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (if you ever need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me
Call me (if you need A friend)

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_on_Me_(song)

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