Verse 1
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

Verse 2
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

Refrain
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

Verse 3
Well, 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
And so we all must lend a helping hand

REPEAT REFRAIN

Bridge
When you're down and out, and there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe, there's no way we can fall
Oh, oh, oh, let us realize, oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one

REPEAT REFRAIN x4

© 1985 Brockman Music, Brenda Richi Publishing and Mijac Music