Intro verse 1 Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Chorus 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 verse 2 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 Bridge - no chords So 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 Repeat Chorus Repeat Bridge Repeat Chorus