Sometimes there are 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 meet Somebody to lean on Please swallow your pride If I have faith you need to borrow For no one can feel those of your needs That you won't 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'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 meet 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'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 root and I'll share your load If you just call me Call me if you need me Call me when you want me Call me if you need me Call me when you want me Call me