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I was born
(Bb)by the riv er
but in a (Eb)lit tle (Bb)tent,
and just like that riv er I’ve been run ning
(Gm)ev er, yond don’t ev hang er since.
(Eb)It’s been a (Bb)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing,
but I (Eb)know
a change gon na come,
oh,
(Bb)yes it will.
Oh.
It’s been too
(Bb)hard for liv ing,
but I’m a (Eb)fraid to (Bb)die
’cause bod I don’t know in’ what’s been up there
(Gm)be ya, yond don’t ya hang the sky.
(Eb)It’s been a (Bb)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing,
but I (Eb)know
a change gon na come,
oh,
(Bb)yes it will.
Oh.
(Bb)yes it will.
Then I go
to see my (Gm)broth er
(Cm)and (Bdim7)I say, (Cm)“Broth er, oh, broth er,
help me (Gm)please.”
But, he winds
up
knock in’ me,
knock in’ me
(Bb)back down,
oh, back (C9)down,
back down to my knees.
There were times
(Bb)when I thought
I would n’t last (Eb)for long,
but, now I think that I,
I can car ry on.
(Eb)It’s been a (Bb)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing,
but I (Eb7)know
a change gon na come,
oh,
(Bb)yes it will.
I know for my self, ya’ll, oh, a (Gm)change is gon na (D)come.
I be lieve a (Bb)change
is gon na come.
A (Gm)change is gon na (D)come.
I be lieve a (Bb)change
is gon na come.
A (Gm)change is gon na (D)come.
I be lieve a (Bb)change
is gon na come.
It’s been a (Bb)long,
a long (Cm)time com ing,
but I (Eb7)know
a (Gm)change
gon na come.
Oh,
yes, it will.
A Change Is Gonna Come — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Change Is Gonna Come" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 68 BPM.
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- Can I play "A Change Is Gonna Come" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Change Is Gonna Come" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke played in?
- A Change Is Gonna Come is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Change Is Gonna Come" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- "A Change Is Gonna Come" was originally performed by Sam Cooke. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bdim7, C, C9, Cm, Cm7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Sam Cooke can I play here?
- Try "CHAIN GANG", "YOU SEND ME", "I'LL COME RUNNING BACK TO YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Change Is Gonna Come" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Change Is Gonna Come" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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