We Are The World

Song information

Composition performed by: Other
Authors: Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie
Album title: USA for Africa — We Are The World
Year of release: 1985
Lyrics:
There comes a time when we heed 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

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 to 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
Song released in albums:
Song type Album title, song's alt. title Duration Year of release
USA for Africa — We Are The World

USA for Africa — We Are The World

7:02 1985
USA for Africa — We Are The World [CBSA 12-6112] S

USA for Africa — We Are The World

7:19 1985
USA for Africa — We Are The World [CBSA 6112] S

USA for Africa — We Are The World

6:22 1985
[D] Michael Jackson — The Ultimate Collection 5:20 2004
[I] The Sunset Lounge Orchestra — The Michael Jackson Cool Down Experience 5:10 2007
[I] Lex Vandyke — This Is It & Other Great Michael Jackson Songs 5:00 2009