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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 E

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

Verse 1
I Was EBorn By The River
In A Little Tent Slum   F#m​
And Like That River, I've Been Running Ever C#mSince

chorus
It's Been A ELong, Long TimeF#m Comin'
And I A7Know
Change Must ComEe

Verse 2
It's Been EToo Hard Living

And I'm Afraid To Die
F#mCuz I Dont Know Whats Out There
C#mBeyond The Sky

Chorus
(Spoken) Time We Say
EOoh, Long, Long TimeF#m Comin'
And I A7Know
Change Must ECome

Bridge
F#mThen I Go To My Little EBrother,
F#mAnd I Said Brother, Brother, Help Me C#mPlease
F#mBut He Winds Up KC#mnocking Me
F#Now I'm Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down On Bended KneeG#s  G  F#​

Verse 3
EThere Was A Time When I Felt

I Couldn't Last For Long
F#mBut Now I'm Able To Sing My Songs
C#mAnd Carry On

Chorus
It's Been A ELong, Long Time F#mComin
And I A7Know
Change Must ECome
Also available in: Eb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Change Is Gonna Come?

The chords for A Change Is Gonna Come are: E, Em, F#m, C#m, A7, F#, G#, G

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: E, Em, F#m, C#m, A7, F#, G#, G

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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