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A Change Is Gonna Come

Prince Buster

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Change Is Gonna Come by Prince Buster in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
CClCmassCic Pattern You'll Know It When You Hear It:)

Verse 1
I Was CBorn By The River
In A Little Tent Slum   Dm​
And Like That River, I've Been Running Ever AmSince

chorus
It's Been A CLong, Long TimeDm Comin'
And I F7Know
Change Must ComCe

Verse 2
It's Been CToo Hard Living

And I'm Afraid To Die
DmCuz I Dont Know Whats Out There
AmBeyond The Sky

Chorus
(Spoken) Time We Say
COoh, Long, Long TimeDm Comin'
And I F7Know
Change Must CCome

Bridge
DmThen I Go To My LittleC Brother,
DmAnd I Said Brother, Brother, Help MeAm Please
DmBut He Winds Up AmKnocking Me
DNow I'm Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down On Bended KneEesD#   D​

Verse 3
CThere Was A Time When I Felt

I Couldn't Last For Long
DmBut Now I'm Able To Sing My Songs
AmAnd Carry On

Chorus
It's Been A CLong, Long Time DmComin
And I F7Know
Change Must CCome
Also available in: Eb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Change Is Gonna Come?

The chords for A Change Is Gonna Come are: C, Cm, Dm, Am, F7, D, E, D#

What is the original key of A Change Is Gonna Come?

The original key is Eb.

What is the difficulty of playing A Change Is Gonna Come?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play A Change Is Gonna Come in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can A Change Is Gonna Come be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play A Change Is Gonna Come on ukulele?

Chord A Change Is Gonna Come can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in A Change Is Gonna Come?

A Change Is Gonna Come uses 8 chords: C, Cm, Dm, Am, F7, D, E, D#

What is the easiest way to play A Change Is Gonna Come?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was A Change Is Gonna Come released in?

A Change Is Gonna Come was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for A Change Is Gonna Come?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch A Change Is Gonna Come to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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