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I was (Bb)born
by the riv er
in a lit tle tent.
Oh, (Cm)and just like the riv er I’ve been run ning
ev er since.
It’s been a (Bb)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing but I know
a change gon na come,
oh, (Bb)yes it will.
It’s been (Bb)too
hard liv ing
but I’m a fraid to die
’cause I don’t know what’s up there
be yond the sky.
It’s been a (Bb6)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing, but I know
a change gon na come,
oh, (Bb)yes it will.
I (Bb)go
the mov ie
and I go down
town.
Some bod y keep tell ing me, “Don’t
hang a round”.
(Bb6)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing, but I know
a change gon na come,
oh, (Bb)yes it will.
I (Bb)yes it will.
Then I go
to my broth er
and I say, “Broth er, help me please”.
But he winds up
knock in’ me
back down on my knees.
Oh,
there been (Bb)yes it will.
A Change Is Gonna Come — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 98 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “A Change Is Gonna Come”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "A Change Is Gonna Come" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 98 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "A Change Is Gonna Come" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Change Is Gonna Come", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "A Change Is Gonna Come" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- "A Change Is Gonna Come" was originally performed by Sam Cooke. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "A Change Is Gonna Come" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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