My friend came to me with sadness in his eyes

told me that he wanted help before his country dies
Although I couldn't feel the pain
I knew I had to try
Now I'm asking all of you to help us save some lives

Bangla Desh
Bangla Desh

where so many people are dying fast

and it sure looks like a mess
I've never seen such distress
Now
won't you lend your hand

try to understand
Relieve the people of Bangla Desh

Bangla Desh
Bangla Desh

such a great desaster
I don't understand

but it sure looks like a mess
I've never known such distress
Now
please don't turn away

I wanna hear you say

relieve the people of Bangla Desh

Relieve the people of Bangla Desh
Bangla Desh
Bangla Desh

now it may seem so far from where we all are
It's something we can't reject

that suff'ring I can't neglect
Now
won't you give some bread

get the starving fed
We've got to relieve Bangla Desh