I was born by the river in a little tent   And just like that river I’ve been running ever since   It’s been a long time coming   But I know a change is gonna come oh yes it will   It’s been too hard living but I’m afraid to die   Cos I don’t know what’s out there beyond the sky   It’s been a long a long time coming   But I know a change is gonna come oh yes it will   Bridge:   And then I go to see my brother   And I ask him to help me please   And he just winds up knockin’ me   Back down on my knees   There were times when I thought I couldn’t last for long   But now I think I’m able to carry on               It’s been a long been a long time coming   But I know a change is gonna come oh yes it will   REPEAT verse 2   NOTE: I know this song from the Aretha Franklin and Band versions but I   figure it’s only right to post this under Sam Cooke’s name.   (sent by Harlan at [email protected])