Lyrics:

(S. Cooke)
producers Martyn Ware And Greg Walsh
producer (Live Version) John Hudson
album Live In Europe (88), The Collected Recordings (94)

i Was Born By The River In A Little Tent
oh, And 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 Is

it's Been Too Hard Living And I'm Affraid To Die
i Don't Know What's Up There Beyond The Sky
it's Been A Long, Long Time Coming
but I Know A Change Is Gonna Come
oh Yes It Is

i Go To The Movies And I Go Around In Town
everybody There Keeps Telling Me 'don't Hang Around'
it's Been A Long, A Long Time Coming
but I Know A Change Is Gonna Come
oh Yes It Is

then I Go To My Brother
and I Say 'brother, Please'
but He Just Winds Up, Knocking Me
back Down On My Knees

sometimes I Thought I Wouldn't Last For Long
but Now I Think I'm Able To Carry On
it's Been A Long, Long Time Coming
but I Know A Change Is Gonna Come
oh Yes It Is