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We are the world

"We Are the World" is a charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and performed by a supergroup of popular musicians known as USA for Africa. Released in 1985, the song aimed to raise funds for famine relief efforts in Africa. The lyrics emphasize unity, compassion, and the power of collective action to make a positive difference in the world. Featuring an ensemble of iconic artists including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and many others, "We Are the World" became one of the best-selling singles of all time and received numerous awards, including several Grammys. Its message of global solidarity and humanitarianism continues to resonate, making it a timeless anthem for charitable causes.
We Are The World - Hope For Haiti

f# g# f# g#
There comes a time
f# g# a a b b g#
when we hear a certain call
g# f# e e f#
When the world must
e f# e f# g#
come together as one

g# b C# g# f# g#
There are people dying
b C# b C# a g#
And it's time to lend a hand to life
f# e e a g# a b b
There greatest gift of all

f# g# f# g#
We can't go on
g# a a b b g#
pretending day by day
g# f# e e f# e f# e f# g#
That someone, somewhere
f# e f# g#
will soon make a change
g# b C# g# f# g#
We are all a part
C# b C# b a g#
of Gods great big family
g# f# e c# e a
And the truth You know
g# a a b DO/ love is all we need

chorus:
g# f# e c#
We are the world,
g# f# g# c# b1
we are the children
g# f# e c#
We are the ones
b1 c# b1 c# e d# e f# d# c# b1
who make a brighter day
g# b C# g# f# g#
There's a choice we're making
C# b C# b a g#
We're saving out own lives
f# e c# e c# e g# f# e
It's true we'll make a better day
e e d# e
Just you and me

b b e e g#
We'll send them your heart
f# g# a a b b g#
so they'll know that someone cares
g# f# e e f# e f# e f# g#
And their lives will be stronger and free
g# b C# g# f# g#
As God has shown us
C# C# D# C# b g# b
by turning stones to bread
g# e c# e c# e f# f#
So we all must lend a helping hand

g# f# e c#
We are the world,
g# f# g# c# b1
we are the children
g# f# e c#
We are the ones
b1 c# b1 c# e d# e f# d# c# b1
who make a brighter day
g# b C# g# f# g#
There's a choice we're making
C# b C# b a g#
We're saving out own lives
f# e c# e c# e g# f# e
It's true we'll make a better day
e e d# e
Just you and me