Sometimes in our lives We all have pain and we've got some sorrows But if we are wise We know that there's, there's always a tomorrow Lean on me when you're not strong And I'll be your friend, and I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on Please, swallow your pride If I have some things that you need to borrow For no one can fill all of your needs, yeah That you won't let show Lean on me when you're not strong I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til 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 You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on Now if you need somebody, somebody to hold now If you need somebody to take you out of the cold If you need a brother, a promise of the one who says he'll never leave you, no no Now if you need somebody, somebody to hold now If you need somebody to take you out of the cold now If you need a brother, a promise of the one who says he'll never leave you, no no Now if you need somebody, somebody to hold now If you need somebody to take you out of the cold now If you need a brother, a promise of the one who says he'll never leave you, no no Lean on me when you're not strong 'Cause I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on For it won't be long I'm gonna wait 'til ya You know I'm gonna be right here I'm gonna be waiting for you Don't be afraid to lean, to lean, child I'm gonna be waiting Come on, lean on me