A Change Is Gonna Come

[Verse 1]

I was born by the river

In a little tent

Just like the river, I've been runnin' ever since

[Chorus]

It's been a long

Long time comin', but I know that

A change is gonna come

[Verse 2]

It's been too hard livin'

But I'm afraid to die

I don't know what's up there

Beyond the sky

[Chorus]

It's been a long

Long time comin', but I know that

A change is gonna come

Mmm, mmm

[Verse 3]

You know I had to talk to my brother

I said, "Brother, could you help me please"

Thought I ought to talk to my own mother

I said, "Mama, I'm down on my knees"

[Verse 4]

There were times that I thought

That I wouldn't last too long

Somehow, I been able

Just about carry on

[Chorus]

It's been a long

Long time comin', but I know that a change

A change is gonna come

Mmm, mmm

[Outro]

Yes, a change is gon' come