Friends How many of us have them? Friends Ones you can depend on You just call on me brother When you need a hand 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 Lean on me You just might have a problem That I'll understand We all need somebody to lean on Lean on me When you're not strong And I'll be your friend Thank you for being a friend (You know this one) Traveled down the road and back again Your heart is true You're a pal and a confidant And if you threw a party Invited everyone you knew Well you would see The biggest gift would be from me And the card attached would say Thank you for being a friend Oh you're the best friend That I've ever had I've been with you such a long time You're my sunshine And I want you to know My feelings are true I really love you You're my best friend