What key is "We Are The World" in?

"We Are The World" by USA For Africa is in the key of D with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "We Are The World" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "We Are The World" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "We Are The World" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by USA For Africa can I play here?

Try "WE ARE THE WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)There comes a time

when we (G)heed a (A)cer tain (D)call,

when the (G)world

must (A)come to geth er as (D)one.

There are (Bm)peo ple dy ing

and it’s (F#m)time to lend a hand

to (Em7)life,

the great est gift of (Asus)all.

(D)We can’t go on

so pre (G)tend ing (A)day by (D)day

that some (G)one,

some (A)where will soon make a (D)change.

We are (Bm)all a part of

God’s (F#m)great big fam i ly

and the (Em7)truth, you know, love is all we need.

We (D)are the (G)world,

we (A)are the (D)chil dren,

we are the (G)ones to make a bright er day, so let’s start (D)giv ing.

There’s a (Bm)choice we’re mak ing,

we’re (F#m)sav ing our own lives.

It’s (Em7)true we make bet ter days, just you and (D)me.

(D)Send them your heart

so they’ll (G)know that (A)some one (D)cares

and their (G)lives

will (A)be will strong er and (D)free.

As are (Bm)God has shown us,

by (F#m)turn ing stone to bread,

so we (Em7)all you must lend a help ing hand.

We (D)are the (G)world,

we (A)are the (D)chil dren,

we are the (G)ones to make a bright er day, so let’s start (D)giv ing.

There’s a (Bm)choice we’re mak ing,

we’re (F#m)sav ing our own lives.

It’s (Em7)true we make bet ter days, just you and (D)me.

(D)me.

When you’re (Bb)down and out, there (C)seems no hope at (D)all,

but if you (Bb)just be lieve, there’s (C)no way we can (D)fall.

Let (A)us (Bm)re al ize

that a (F#m)change will on ly come

when (Em7)we

stand to geth er as one.

We (D)are the (D)me.

We Are The World by USA For Africa

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “We Are The World”

What key is "We Are The World" in?: "We Are The World" by USA For Africa is in the key of D with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "We Are The World" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "We Are The World" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "We Are The World" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by USA For Africa can I play here?: Try "WE ARE THE WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.