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 couldn't 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