There comes a time
When we need a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying

Oh and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift to all
We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone somewhere
Will soon make a change

We are all part of God's
The 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 a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

We'll 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

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

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

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me