I need somebody to lean on

(words & music by pomus – shuman)
I need somebody to lean on I need somebody to tell my troubles to No use denying, Im close to cryin But what good, tell me what good would my crying do I need somebody to help me Help me forget all those worries on my mind And when Im lonely, if someone would only Want to be sweet and kind I need somebody, wont that somebody Please, please listen to my plea Need that somebody, wont that somebody Come running to me I need somebody to lean on Im tired of being unhappy and so blue If she came I would hold her cause I need that shoulder To lean on, yes I really do I need somebody, and maybe that somebody is you Mmmmmmm