In a time of uncertainty, knowing that someone is there for you is wonderful. Knowing that a whole community is there for you is inspiring.
Leading with Kindness means you can always "Lean on Me."
Special thanks to Mrs. Fyhr and the Bushy Park Music Department for their support of this project.
"Lean on Me" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill. It was a number one single on both the soul singles and the Billboard Hot 100; the latter chart for three weeks in July 1972. Wikipedia
Songwriters: Bill Withers Lean on Me lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Accompaniment: Piano Karaoke: https://youtu.be/T4I9ieOArVQ
Step 1
Read
Read the lyrics:
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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
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
'Til 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 uh huh (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)
Source: https://genius.com/Bill-withers-lean-on-me-lyrics
Songwriters: Bill Withers
Lean on Me lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Step 2
Listen & Practice
Listen to these videos and sing along! You can practice as many times as you like!
Listen to the song
Vocal track guidance from our very own Mrs. Fyhr!
Piano Accompaniment
Step 3
Setup & Record
Setup your computer or another device to just record your voice or instrument – NOT the music you hear in the video. You will listen to the music in the video with earphones.
Start recording.
Put in earphones and sing along with the music in the video.
Please Note: We only want to hear your voice or instrument in the recording.
Step 4
Upload
Submit your recording by Friday, May 29th at:
https://forms.gle/aRhiMdfopqukLLru6
Step 5
Wait
It's going to take a little while to put the pieces together. We will let you know as soon as it's ready!