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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "We Are The World" by USA For Africa in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "We Are The World" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "We Are The World" with hands-separate practice in D at 136 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "We Are The World"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "We Are The World" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "We Are The World"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "We Are The World" is in the key of D at 136 BPM.

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