I was born
by the river
in a little tent
Oh just like that river I've been running ever since
It's been a long
long time coming
But I know
a change is gonna come
oh yes it will
...
It's been too hard living
but I'm afraid to die
Cos I don't know what's out there
beyond the sky
...
It's been a long
a long time coming
But I know
a change is gonna come
oh yes it will
...
Then I go
to my brother
And I say
"Brother, brother help me please"
And he winds up
knockin' me
Back down on my knees
...
Oh
There been times
when I thought
I couldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long
been a long time coming
But I know
a change is gonna come