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A Change Is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Strings)
  Bb F/A Gm7 F   Eb G/D Cm Bb Ab7 F#aug   F7

Verse
I Was Born BBby The River. In A Little Tent
Oh, ACm7nd Just Like The River, I've Been Running. Ever SinceGm​
It's Been A Long. Bb  A Long Time CominCmg, But I Know                    Eb7    D7​
A ChGmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will Bb​

Verse
It's Been Too HBbard Living.  But I'm Afraid To Die
Cm    'Cause I Don't Know What's Up There.  Beyond The Sky  Gm​
It's Been A Long. Bb A Long Time Cm7Coming, But I Know             Eb7    D7​
A ChGmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will Bb​

Verse
I BbGo To The Movie.  And I Go Downtown
Cm7    And Somebody Keep Telling Me "Don't Hang Around"    Gm​
It's Been A Long. Bb A Long Time Cm7Coming, But I Know             Eb7    D7​
A ChGmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will Bb​

Bridge
Cm7    Then, I Go To My BrotheBb6r    And I SCmay, "Brother, Help Me, Please"            Gm​
Cm    But He Winds Up KnockGmin' Me.   Back DowC7n On My Knees, Oh                 F7​

Verse
There Been Times ThBbat I Thought.  I Couldn't Last For Long
Cm7    But Now, I Think I'm Able.  To CGmarry On
It's Been A Long. Bb A Long Time Cm7Coming, But I Know             Eb7    D7​
A ChGmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will Bb​

Outro
Bb
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FAQ

What are the chords for A Change Is Gonna Come?

The chords for A Change Is Gonna Come are: Bb, F/A, Gm7, F, Eb, G/D, Cm, Ab7, F#aug, F7, Cm7, Gm

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

The original key is Bb.

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 12 chords: Bb, F/A, Gm7, F, Eb, G/D, Cm, Ab7, F#aug, F7, Cm7, Gm

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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