Song Description
Change in thinking in society
| Song Length |
6:32 |
Genre |
R & B - Classic, R & B - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Welcoming |
Subject |
Justice, Evolution |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
I was born by the river, in a little tent
And oh, just like the river I've been running ever since
It's been a long, long time coming
But I know a change gon' come
Oh yes it will
It's been too hard livin' but I'm afraid to die
'Cuz I don't know what's up there beyond the sky
It's been a long, long time coming but I know a change 'gon come, Oh yes it wlll
Well I go to the movies and I go downtown
Those folks keep on telling me don't you hang around
It's been a long, long time comin' but I know a change gon' come, oh yes it will
(Refrain)
Then I go to my brother
I say brother help me please
But he always winds up knocking me
Back down on my knees and
Oh! There's been times when I felt like
I couldn't last for too long
But now I'm think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, long time coming but I know and change gon' come - oh yes it will
(Repeat refrain and end)