We Are The World 25
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Verso 1:
E A5 B5 E
There comes a time when we heed a certain call
A5 B5 E
When the world must come together as one
C#5
There are people dying
B5 A5
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
B5
The greatest gift of all
Verso 2:
E A5 B5 E
We can't go on pretending day by day
A5 B5 E
That someone, somehow will soon make a change
C#5 B5
We're all a part of God's great big family
A5 B5
And the truth you know love is all we need
Refrão:
A5 B5 E
We are the world, we are the children
A5 B5 E
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving
C#5 B5
There's a choice we're making we're saving our own lives
A5 B5 E
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
Verso 3:
E A5 B5 E
Send'em your heart so they know that someone cares
A5 B5 E
And their lives will be stronger and free
C#5 B5
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
A5 B5
And so we all must lend a helping hand
[Refrão]
A5 B5 E
We are the world, we are the children
A5 B5 E
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving
C#5 B5
There's a choice we're making we're saving our own lives
A5 B5 E
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
Ponte:
C5 D5 E
When you're down and out there seems no hope at all
C5 D5 E
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
C#5 B5
Well, well, well, let's realize that a change can only come
A5 B5
When we stand together as one
[Refrão]
A5 B5 E
We are the world, we are the children
A5 B5 E
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving
C#5 B5
There's a choice we're making we're saving our own lives
A5 B5 E
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
A5 B5
It's true we'll make a better day
E
just you and me
How to play We Are The World 25
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.