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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Change Is Gonna Come" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Change Is Gonna Come"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Change Is Gonna Come". Key of Eb, 68 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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