I was born by the river
In a little tent
And just like that river I´ve been running
Ever since

It´s been a 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
Cause 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, oh yes it will

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, 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
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 time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will