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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "A Change Is Gonna Come" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "A Change Is Gonna Come" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Change Is Gonna Come" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "A Change Is Gonna Come" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "A Change Is Gonna Come" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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