We are the world (1985) (midi)

Intro. : C - F - C - F C - d - F - G

C F C

1. There comes a time, when we heed a certain call,

F G C - F - C

when the world must come together as one.

Am Em

There are people dying, and it`s time to lend a hand

Dm F G-G7

to life, the greatest gift of a......ll.

C F C

2. We can`t go on, pretending day by day,

F G C - F - C

that someone somewhere will soon make a change.

Am Em

We are all a part of God`s great big family,

Dm F G-G7

and the truth, you know, love is all we ne....ed.

F - G C

We are the world, we are the children,

F G C

we are the ones who make a brighter day, so let`s start giving.

Am Em

There`s a choice we`re making, we`re saving our own lives,

Dm F C

it`s true, we`ll make a better day, just you and me.

C F C

3. Send them your heart, so they`ll know that someone cares,

F G C - F - C

and their lives will be stronger and free.

Am Em

As God has shown us, by turning stones to bread,

Dm F G-G7

so we all must lend a helping ha....nd. + CHORUS

G# Bb C

When you`re down and out, there seems no hope at all,

G# Bb C

But if you just believe there`s no way we can fall.

Am Em

Oh, let us realize that a change can only come

Dm F G-G7

when we stand together as o...ne. + CHORUS + CHORUS

(Please move the capo to the fifth fret !)

+ CHORUS + CHORUS .....

(orig. = capo 4th) ( USA for Africa )