when we Need a certain call
 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.

 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 make a better days
 just you and me.

 Send them your heart
 so they know that someone cares
 And their lives will be stronger and free.
 As God has shown us
 by turning stone to bread
 so we all must lend a helping hand.

 We are the world ...

 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 will only come
 When we stand together as one.

 We are the world ...