Lean on Me Bill Withers
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Lean on Me Bill Withers Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow 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 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 Lean on me, when you're not strong 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 Lean on me, when you're not strong Call me, call me, call me, call me. "Lean on Me" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers (1938-2020). It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill. It was his only number one single on both the soul singles and the Billboard Hot 100. It is ranked number 208 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Numerous other versions have been recorded, and it is one of only nine songs to have reached No. 1 in the US Singles Charts with versions recorded by two different artists – Bill Withers and Club Nouveau. Oranges and Lemons Trad. Oranges and lemons Pancakes and Fritters Say the bells of St Clement's Say the bells of St Peter's You owe me five farthings Two sticks and an apple Say the bells of St Martin's Say the bells of White Chapel When will you pay me? Old father Boldgate Say the bells of Old Bailey Say the snow bells of Folgate When I grow rich Pokers and tounges Say the bells of Shoreditch Say the bells of St John's When will that be? Kettles and pans Say the Stepney Say the bells of St Ann's I do not know Brick bats and tiles Say the great bells of Bow Say the bells of St Giles' And here comes a candle And here comes a candle To light you to bed To light you to bed And here comes a chopper And here comes a chopper To chop off your head! To chop off your head! "Oranges and Lemons" is a traditional English nursery rhyme, folksong, and singing game which refers to the bells of several churches, all within or close to the City of London. It is listed in the Roud Folk Song Index as No 13190. Keep Holding On Avril Lavigne You're not alone, together we stand. I'll be by your side you know I'll take your hand. When it gets cold, and it feels like the end, There's no place to go you know I won't give in. No, I won't give in. Keep holding on 'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through. Just stay strong 'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you. There's nothing you can say, Nothing you can do. There's no other way when it comes to the truth So keep holding on 'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through. So far away, I wish you were here. Before it's too late this could all disappear. Before the doors close and it comes to an end, With you by my side, I will fight and defend. I'll fight and defend. Keep holding on… Hear me when I say, when I say I believe. Nothing's gonna change, Nothing's gonna change destiny. Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah La da da da… Keep holding on… [♫♫] Keep holding on [♫♫] Keep holding on There's nothing you could say, Nothing you can do. There's no other way when it comes to the truth So keep holding on 'Cause you know we'll make it through, We'll make it through. "Keep Holding On" is a power ballad recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne and is the theme song for the 2006 film Eragon. It appears on Lavigne's third studio album, The Best Damn Thing, which was released in 2007. Lavigne has described the rest of the album as being upbeat and heavy in comparison to "Keep Holding On". The song was written by Lavigne and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald; Luke also produced the single. "Keep Holding On" was one of the songs short-listed for the "Best Original Song" category at the 79th Academy Awards, but it was not among the final nominees. With a little help from my friends Lennon/McCartney What would you think if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song And I'll try not to sing out of key. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. What do I do when my love is away? Does it worry you to be alone? How do I feel by the end of the day? Are you sad because you're on your own? No, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, get high with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. Do you need anybody? I need somebody to love. Could it be anybody? I want somebody to love. Would you believe in a love at first sight? Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time. What do you see when you turn out the light? I can't tell you, but I know it's mine. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, get high with a little help from my friends. Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends. Do you need anybody? I just need someone to love. Could it be anybody? I want somebody to love. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends. Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends, With a little help from my friends. "With a Little Help from My Friends" is a song by the Beatles from their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and sung by drummer Ringo Starr, his lead vocal for the album. As the second track on the album, it segues from the applause of the title track. A subsequent recording of the track by Joe Cocker became a hit single in 1968 and an anthem for the Woodstock era. "With a little help" was ranked number 311 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ Wonderful World Harburg & Arlen / Weiss & Thiele. Inspired by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high, There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow Sky are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream Really do come true. Someday I wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top, That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly. Birds fly over the rainbow, Why then, oh why can't I? Well, I see trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you, And I think to myself What a wonderful world. I see skies of blue and clouds of white, The bright blessed of day, The dark sacred night, And I think to myself what a wonderful world. The colours of the rainbow so pretty in the sky And also on the faces of people passing by. I see friends shaking hands saying, "How do you do?" They're really saying, "I love you". I hear babies cry and I watch them grow. They'll learn much more then I'll ever know And I think to myself what a wonderful world Someday I wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me, Where trouble melts like lemon drops, Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly, Birds fly over the rainbow, Why then, oh why can't I If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, Why, oh why, can't I? .