Michael Jackson - We Are the World Lyrics


Michael Jackson Lyrics

We Are the World Lyrics
Lionel richie:
There comes a time when we heed a certain call

Lionel richie & stevie wonder:
When the world must come together as one

Stevie wonder:
There are people dying


Paul simon:
And its time to lend a hand to life

Paul simon & kenny rogers:
The greatest gift of all

Kenny rogers:
We cant go on pretending day by day

James ingram:
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change

Tina turner:
We are all part of gods great big family

Billy joel:
And the truth, you know, love is all we need


Chorus:
Michael jackson:
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Diana ross:
Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives

Michael & diana ross:
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me


Dionne warwick:
Send them your heart
So theyll know that someone cares

Dionne warwick & willie nelson:
And their lives will be stronger and free

Willie nelson:
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread

Al jarreau:
So we all must lend a helping hand

Chorus:
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Bob dylan:
Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

Michael jackson:
When youre down and out, there seems no hope at all

Huey lewis:
But if you just believe theres no way we can fall

Cindy lauper:
Well, well, well, well let us realize that a change can only come


Kim carnes:
When we stand together as one

Chorus:
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

We are the world......

We Are the World Info:

• Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie share writing credits on the song. Quincy Jones & Michael Omartian produced the track for the group USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa).

• The single was released on March 7th, 1985 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single was a worldwide hit topping the charts in more than 20 countries.

• Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles are soloists on the record.

• Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, The News, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Jackie Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, The Pointer Sisters, Smokey Robinson are extras in the video.

• USA for Africa features 2 foreigners Bob Geldof (Irish) and Dan Aykroyd (Canadian).

• The song won 4 1986 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, Record Of The Year, Best Pop Performance (Duo/Group), & Best Short Form Music Video.




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