Lean On Me - Bill Withers: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Lean On Me

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R&B/Soul

Lean On Me was released on August 9, 1994 by Legacy Recordings as a part of the album The Best Of Bill Withers: Lean On Me

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Bill Withers

Vocals

Ray Jackson

Wurlitzer Piano

James Gadson

Drums

Melvin Dunlap

Bass

B. Blackmon

Guitar

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Bill Withers

Songwriter

Ray Jackson

String Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Bill Withers

Producer

Ray Jackson

Producer

James Gadson

Producer

Melvin Dunlap

Producer

PHIL SCHIER

Recording Engineer

Bob Hughes

Recording Engineer

B. Blackmon

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Sometimes in our lives

We all have pain, we all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 2]

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

[Bridge]

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

[Chorus]

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

[Bridge]

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

[Verse 3]

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

[Outro]

(Call me) If you need a friend

(Call me) Call me, yeah

(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

Written by: Bill Withers

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