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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"We Are The World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 136 BPM.
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About “We Are The World”
- Where are the chord symbols for "We Are The World" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "We Are The World" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "We Are The World" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "We Are The World" is in the key of D at 136 BPM.
- What chords are in "We Are The World"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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