There comes a time, when we heed a certain call When the world must come together as oneThere are people dying, oh, and it's time to lend a hand To life, the greatest gift of allWe can't go on, pretending day by day That someone, somewhere will soon make a changeWe are all part of God's great big family And the truth, you know, love is all we needWe are the world, we are the children We are the one who'll make a brighter daySo let's start giving They're the choice you're makingWe're saving our own lives It's true, we'll make a better day, just you and meSay them your heart, so they know that someone cares And their lives would be stronger and freeAs God has shown us, by turning stone to bread And so we all must lend a helping handWe are the world, we are the children We are the one who'll make a brighter daySo let's start giving They're the choice you're makingWe're saving our own lives It's true, we'll make a better day, just you and meWhen you're doubting out, there seems no hope at all But if you just believe, there's nowhere we can fallWell, well, well, well, let's realize All but a change can only comeWhen we stand together as oneWe are the world, we are the children We are the one who'll make a brighter daySo let's start giving They're the choice we're makingWe're saving our own lives It's true, we'll make a better day, just you and meWe are the world, we are the children We are the one who'll make a brighter daySo let's start giving They're the choice we're makingWe're saving our own lives It's true, we'll make a better day, just you and me*