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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 — 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 Bb, 68 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “A Change Is Gonna Come”
- What key is "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke played in?
- A Change Is Gonna Come is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- 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 Bb, 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.