By Bill Withers

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,

'Til 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 won't let show.

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.

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,

'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.

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 road, I'll share your load,

If you just call me.

Call me (If you need a friend)

Call me (Call me uh-huh)

Call me (When you need a friend)

Call me (If you ever need a friend)

Call me (Call me) x4

Call me (If you need a friend)

Call me (Call me) x5