We Are The World
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WE ARE THE WORLD
G# C# Eb G#
There comes a time, when we hear a certain call
C# Eb G#
When the world must come together as one
Fm
There are people dying
Cm C# Eb
And it's time to lend a hand to lifeThe greatest gift of all
G# C# Eb G#
We can't go on pretending day by day
C# Eb G#
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
Fm Cm
We are all a part of God's great big family
C# Eb
And the truth, you know, Love is all we need
[Refrão] C# Eb G#
We are the World, we are the children
C# Eb G#
We are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving
Fm Cm
There's a choice we're making, We're saving our own lives
C# Eb G#
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
G# C# Eb G#
Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
C# Eb G#
And their lives will be stronger and free
Fm Cm
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
C# Eb
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Refrão] C# Eb G#
We are the World, we are the children
C# Eb G#
We are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving
Fm Cm
There's a choice we're making, We're saving our own lives
C# Eb G#
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
E F# G#
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
E F# G#
But if your just believe there's no way we can fall
Fm Cm
Let us realize that a change can only come
C# Eb
When we stand together as one
chorus(2x)
C# Eb G#
We are the World, we are the children
C# Eb G#
We are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving
Fm Cm
There's a choice we're making, We're saving our own lives
C# Eb G#
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
chorus(7x)
Bb C F
We are the World, we are the children
Bb C F
We are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving
Dm Am
There's a choice we're making, We're saving our own lives
Bb C F
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
How to play We Are The World
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 G#. 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.