we are the world we're all the same if you're black or white you got to play the game we are the world we're all the same if you're black or white we are still the same the world yes yes the world is screaming I am so scared of the things that I'm dreaming oh my Lord I'm looking for protection no hate no war I need no satisfaction I wanna see the world full of peace love and help is what I need so come c'mon and sing these simple words try to understand 'cause we are the world we are the world we are the same if you're black or white red brown we're still the same live your short life as friends fight against hunger stop the violence do what you wanna do it's up to you keep on going your way try to find the truth so keep this in your brain we're all the same we are the world we're all the same if you're black or white you got to play the game we are the world we're all the same if you're black or white we are still the same oh yeah runnin' like a church house mouse the fire of peace we addjust and won't pose livin' together stayin' together what's the matter with a little bit of whatever got to get a little wiser keep holding the faith and protect the flames of the fire what's it all about hell we'll never know don't make no difference we all got to go so I'm makin' my way in the right direction hopin' I make it even don't ask questions cause we all got to move in the right way do it the right way some do it the wrong way what goes up just must come down ridin' round and round like a merry go round we are the world, we are the world, we are the world we are the world we're all the same if you're black or white you got to play the game we are the world we're all the same if you're black or white we are still the same