We Are The World

by USA For Africa
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"We Are The World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “We Are The World

Why does "We Are The World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "We Are The World".
What key is "We Are The World" by USA For Africa played in?
We Are The World is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Are The World"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Are The World" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "We Are The World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Are The World"?
"We Are The World" was originally performed by USA For Africa. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by USA For Africa can I play here?
Try "WE ARE THE WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "We Are The World"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "We Are The World".
Can I see all the notes in "We Are The World"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 136 BPM.

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