For Africa, In Africa,    For Africa, In Africa,

We've got to dig a well of clean water
All for our sisters and brothers
We've got to dig a well of clean water
To save our sons and save our daughters
For Africa, In Africa    For Africa, In Africa

We can make the children healthy
Clean water's not just for the wealthy
Can you hear me,  will you listen
There is no time for indecision 
For Africa, In Africa    For Africa, In Africa

We've got to dig a well of clean water
This is the day to get things started
We've got to dig a well of clean water
Try to mend the brokenhearted
For Africa, In Africa    For Africa, In Africa

We've got to dig a well of clean water
And  take away the face of sorrow
We've got to dig a well of clean water
Try to give a new tomorrow
We can help to save a nation
There is no need for reservation
For Africa, In Africa    For Africa, In Africa

Written by Jackie DeShannon
Published by NME Music Publishing Company