[Verse 1]
I was born by the river
In a little tent
Just like that river, I've been runnin'
Ever since

[Chorus]
It's been a long
A long time comin', but I know
A change is gonna come
Yes it will

[Verse 2]
It's been too hard livin'
I'm afraid to die
I don't know what's up there
Beyond the sky

[Chorus]
It's been a long
Such a long time comin', but I know
A change is gonna come
Yes it will

[Verse 3]
Then, I go to the movies
And I go downtown
Some people keep telling me "don't hang around"
[Chorus]
See it's been a long
A long time comin', but I know
A change is gonna come
Yes it will

[Verse 4]
Then I go to my brother
I say, "brother, won't you help me please"
It's just gonna t wind
Knockin' me
Back down on my knees
I'm bеggin' please
[?]
I couldn't last for long
But now, I think I've
Finally found thе strength to
Carry on

[Chorus]
It's been a long
A long time comin', but I know
A change is gonna come
Change is gonna come
Change is gonna come
Oh, yes it will