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Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow
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But if we are wise  We know that there's always tomorrow

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Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend
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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 don't let show

Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend
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I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna 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

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

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Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend
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I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on