I was born by the river

In a little tent

Just like the river Ive been running

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

Cause I dont know if something

Is beyond the sky

Its been a long time coming

But I know a change is gonna come

Oh yes it will



Then I come to the movie

And I go downtown

Somebody keeps telling me dont hang around

Its been a long time coming

But I know a change is gonna come

Oh yes it will



Then I got to my brother

And I say brother help me please

But he winds up knocking me

Back down on my knees



There were times when I though

I couldnt last for long

I know I need to carry on

Its been a long time coming

But I know a change is gonna come

Oh yes it will