I was born by the river in a little tent
And just like that river Ive been running ever since
Its been a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
Its been too hard living, but Im afraid to die
Cos I dont know whats out there beyond the sky
Its been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
I go to the movie
And I go down town
somebody keep telling me dont hang around
Its been along time coming
But I know a change is gonna 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
There were times when I thought I couldnt last for long
But now I think Im able to carry on
Its been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gone come, oh yes it will