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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"We Are The World" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "We Are The World"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "We Are The World". Key of D, 136 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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