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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bill Withers
Vocals
Ray Jackson
Wurlitzer Piano
James Gadson
Drums
Melvin Dunlap
Bass
Benorce Blackman
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ray Jackson
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Withers
Producer
Ray Jackson
Producer
James Gadson
Producer
Melvin Dunlap
Producer
Benorce Blackman
Producer
PHIL SCHIER
Recording Engineer
Bob Hughes
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
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
Till 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
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem
That you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
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
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother
When you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem
That you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
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
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
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me)
If you need a friend
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me)
Writer(s): Bill Withers
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