"Lean on Me"

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

1. 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.

2. Start recording.

3. 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!