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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 D

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

Verse 1
I Was DBorn By The River
In A Little Tent Slum   Em​
And Like That River, I've Been Running Ever BmSince

chorus
It's Been A DLong, Long TimeEm Comin'
And I G7Know
Change Must ComDe

Verse 2
It's Been DToo Hard Living

And I'm Afraid To Die
EmCuz I Dont Know Whats Out There
BmBeyond The Sky

Chorus
(Spoken) Time We Say
DOoh, Long, Long TimeEm Comin'
And I G7Know
Change Must DCome

Bridge
EmThen I Go To My LittleD Brother,
EmAnd I Said Brother, Brother, Help MeBm Please
EmBut He Winds Up BmKnocking Me
ENow I'm Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down On Bended KneF#es F  E​

Verse 3
DThere Was A Time When I Felt

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

Chorus
It's Been A DLong, Long Time EmComin
And I G7Know
Change Must DCome
Also available in: Eb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Change Is Gonna Come?

The chords for A Change Is Gonna Come are: D, Dm, Em, Bm, G7, E, F#, F

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: D, Dm, Em, Bm, G7, E, F#, F

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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