I was born by the river in a little tent
And just like this river Ive been 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 whats out there beyond the sky
Its been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
And then I go to my brother
And I ask him to help me please
And he just winds up knockin me
Back down on my knees
There were times when I thought I could not last for long
But now I think Im able to carry on
Its been a long, 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 whats out there beyond the sky
Its been a long, such a long time coming
And I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
Oh yes it will