I was born by the river
In a little tent
And just like the river
Ive been running ever since
Its been a long, long time coming
But I know a change gonna come
Oh, yes it is
Its been too hard living
But Im afraid to die
I dont know whats up there beyond the sky
Its been a long, long time coming
But I know a change gonna come
Oh yes it will
Then I go to my brotherI say brother
help me please
But he winds up knocking me
Back down on my knees
Theres been times that I thought
I wouldnt last for long
But now I think Im able to carry on
Its been a long, long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come
Oh, yes it will
