I Was Born By The River In A Little Tent
And Just Like The River, I've Been Running Ever Since
It's Been A Long Time Coming
But I Know A Change Is Gonna Come

It's Been Too Hard Living, But I'm Afraid To Die
I Don't Know What's Up There Beyond The Sky
It's Been A Long Time Coming
But I Know A Change Is Gonna Come

I Go To The Movie, And I Go Downtown
Somebody Keep Telling Me "Don't Hang Around"
It's Been A Long Time Coming
But I Know A Change Is Gonna Come

Then I Go To My Brother And I Say, "Brother, Help Me Please"
But He Winds Up Knocking Me Back Down On My Knees

There've Been Times That I've Thought I Couldn't Last For Long
But Now I Think I'm Able To Carry On
It's Been A Long Time Coming
But I Know A Change Is Gonna Come