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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "We Are The World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 136 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “We Are The World”
- Can I play "We Are The World" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "We Are The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "We Are The World"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "We Are The World" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "We Are The World"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "We Are The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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