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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, I'll help you carry on
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for it won't be long, til i'm gonna need, somebody to lean on
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please swallow your pride, if i have things, you need to borrow
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for no one can fill, those of your needs, that you won't let show
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you just call on me brother when you need a hand
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we all need somebody to lean on
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I just might have a problem that you'll understand
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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, I'll help you carry on
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for it won't be long, til I'm gonna need, somebody to lean on
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you just call on me brother when you need a hand
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we all need somebody to lean on
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I just might have a problem that you'll understand
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we all need somebody to lean on
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if there is a load, you have to bear, that you can't carry
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I'm right up the road, I'll share your load, if you just call me
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call me (if you need a friend)
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call me...
Written by Bill Withers