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 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'll understand    we all need somebody to lean on!       [sing following chorus higher]       Lean on me    when you're not strong    I'll be your friend    I'll help you carry on    for it wont 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 bare    that you can't carry    I'm right up the road    I'll share your load    if you just call me       Won't you just call me?    If you need a friend    Call me    Call me uh-uh    Call me    If you need a friend    Call me    Call me    If you ever need a friend    Call me    Call me!    Call me    Call me    Call me    If you ever need a friend    Call me    Call me    Call me    Call me    You know you need a friend    Call me! [fade out]