Learning English with Lyrics - "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k8cpUkKK4c
Activity 1 – Match the words and phrases with their dictionary definitions:
1. stuck (to stick-stuck-stuck) a. move about and turn over in bed because one is unable to
sleep
2. let go of someone b. rely on someone for help or support
3. be supposed to c. someone who is willing to listen to your problems and give
you sympathy, emotional support, and encouragement
4. toss and turn d. unable to move from a particular position or place, or
unable to change a situation
5. a shoulder to cry on e. be expected to do something
6. count on someone f. stop holding them (often used figuratively)
1. .......... 2. ......... 3. ......... 4. ......... 5. ......... 6. .........
Activity 2 – Fill in the gaps with the following words: called, find out, guide, need, sail
then listen to the first part of the song to check if you were right.
Oh-oh-oh
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll .................... the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to ................... you

We ................... what we're made of

When we are .................... to help our friends in need

You can count on me like 1, 2, 3

I'll be there
And I know when I .................... it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, yeah, yeah

Activity 3 – Before listening to the second part of the song, answer the following questions:
o Are you sometimes unable to fall asleep at night? If YES, why?
o How can we remind our friends how much they mean to us?
o Have you ever been called to help a friend in need?
If you're tossin' and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day, I will remind you, oh

We find out what we're made of

When we are called to help our friends in need

You can count on me like 1, 2, 3

I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, yeah, yeah

You'll always have my shoulder when you cry

I'll never let go
Never say goodbye
You know

You can count on me like 1, 2, 3

I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, yeah, yeah

You can count on me, 'cause I can count on you.

Activity 4 – Follow up
o According to the lyrics of this song, what are friends supposed to do?
o Do you know anyone who could use a shoulder to cry on?
o What kind of friends do you appreciate the most? Why?
Activity 5 – Translate the song lyrics into Romanian then try to sing along with the
recording and draw an illustration inspired by it.