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Lean On Me
Vocabulary from Bill Withers: 'Lean On Me'.
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
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(Call me) if you need a friend
(Call me) if you ever need a friend
(Call me) call me
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(Call me) call me
(Call me) if you need a friend
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Vocabulary
sometimes
Adverbˈsʌmtaɪmz
on some occasions but not always
Sometimes it's hard to tell the truth.
Indicates a frequency that is not constant or habitual.
in
Prepositionɪn
inside a container, place, or area
The keys are in the box.
Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial or temporal limits.
our
Determinerˈaʊɚ
belonging to us
Our house is very old.
A possessive determiner used for the first person plural.
life
Nounlaɪf
the state of being alive; the period of time from birth to death
She has lived a long and happy life.
A broad noun referring to existence or the span of someone's existence.
we
Pronounwiː
we
We are happy.
A first-person plural pronoun used as the subject of a verb.
all
Pronounɔl
everything, everyone, or the only thing
Is that all?
Used as a pronoun to mean the whole amount or the only thing that matters.
have
Verbhæv
to possess; to own; to hold
We have a lot of work to do.
One of the most common English verbs, used to show possession, relationship, or as an auxiliary verb.
pain
Nounpeɪn
physical suffering; ache; distress
He felt a sharp pain in his back after lifting the heavy box.
Refers to physical suffering caused by illness or injury. Can also refer to mental or emotional suffering.
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