when the world must come together as one

there are people dying

and it's time to lend a hand to life

the greatest gift of all

we can't go on pretending day by day

that someone, somewhere will soon

make a change

we are all a part of god's great big family

and the truth, you know,

love is all we need

CHORUS:

we are the world, we are the children

we are the ones who make a brighter day

so let's start giving

there's a choice we're making

we're saving our own lives

it's true we'll make a better day

just you and me

send them your heart so they'll know that

someone cares

and their lives will be stronger and free

as god has shown us by turning stones bread

so we all must lend a helping hand

REPEAT CHORUS:

when you're down and out, there seems no

hope at all

but if you just believe there's no way

we can fall

let us realize that a change can only come

when we stand together as one

REPEAT CHORUS