Change Is Gonna Come

I was born by the river

In a little tent

Oooooh and just like the river

Ive been runnin ever since

Its been a long

Long time comin

But I know a change gone come

Oh yes it will

Its been too hard to live it

But Im afraid to die

Cuz I dont know whats up there

Beyond the sky

Its been a long

Long time comin

But I know a change gone come

Oh yes it will

I go to the movie

And I go downtown

But somebody keep tellin me

Dont hang around

Its been a long

Long time comin

But I know a change gone come

Oh yes it will

Then I go to my brother

And I say brother help me please

But he winds up

Knockin me

Back down on my knees

Ohhhhhhh

There have been times that I thought

I couldnt last for long

But I know I think

Im able to carry on

Its been a long

A long time comin

But I know a change gone come

Oh yes it will