We all know Monday isn’t the most popular day of the week, but it’s about to get a little better with our Melody Mondays! Music nourishes the soul and always makes me feel better, even when I’m in a low spot.  That inspired me to choose “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers this week.

Bill Withers was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia and grew up in nearby Beckley.  Son of a maid and a coal miner, he developed his interest in creating music during his time in the military.  He was a true artist, weaving together beautiful words of love and inspiration.

“Lean On Me” is one of those songs that has always brought out emotion in me.  It’s a sincere and sweet reminder that we all face struggles but how important it is to lean on each other to get through those hard times.

If you’re struggling today, I hope you’ll find your people.  The ones who clap when you win and give you a shoulder to cry on when you’re down.  If you’re on top of the mountain today, be grateful and be that shoulder for someone else.  Check in on those you love.  Give your smile to strangers. Let’s all work on being light in others’ lives because like Bill wrote, “we all need somebody to lean on.”

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

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)”