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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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 98 BPM.
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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "A Change Is Gonna Come" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "A Change Is Gonna Come" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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