Sometimes in our lives<br />
We all have pain, we all have sorrow<br />
But if we are wise<br />
We know that there's always tomorrow<br />
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Lean on me when you're not strong<br />
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on<br />
For it won't be long<br />
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on<br />
<br />
Please swallow your pride<br />
If I have things you need to borrow<br />
For no one can fill those of your needs<br />
That you won't let show<br />
<br />
So just call on me, brother<br />
When you need a hand<br />
We all need somebody to lean on<br />
<br />
I just might have a problem<br />
That you'll understand<br />
We all need somebody to lean on<br />
<br />
Lean on me when you're not strong<br />
I'll be your friend and I'll help you carry on<br />
For it won't be long<br />
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on<br />
<br />
Just lean on me<br />
You just call on me brother<br />
When you need a hand<br />
We all need somebody to lean on<br />
<br />
I just might have a problem<br />
That you'll understand<br />
We all need somebody to lean on<br />
<br />
Lean on me if there is a load<br />
You have to bare that you can't carry<br />
I'm right up the road<br />
I'll share your load if you just call me<br />
<br />
Call me, call me<br />
When you need a friend<br />
Call me, call me<br />
When you need a friend<br />
<br />
Call me when you need a friend<br />
Call me if you need a friend<br />
Call me any time of day<br />
Call me<br />
<br />
It won't be long<br />
'Til I'm gonna need somebody<br />
To lean on, lean on, lean on me<br />
<br />
Lean, lean on me<br />
You gonna lean on me<br />
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on<br />
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on