sometimes in our life   we all have have pain   we all have sorrows      but if we are wise    we know that   there's always tomorrow      lean on me   when you're not strong   and ill be your friend   ill help you carry on   for it wont be long   till im gonna need    somebody to lean on      please   swallow your pride   if i have faith   you need to borrow   for no one can feel   the times of your need   that you wont let show      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'd understand   we all need somebody to lean on      lean on me   when you're not strong   and ill be your friend   ill help you carry on   for it wont be long   till im gonna need    somebody to lean on      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'd understand   we all need somebody to lean on      if there is a load   you have to bare   that you cant carry   im right up the road   and ill share your load   if you just call me