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A Change Is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Strings)
  C G/B Am7 G   F A/E Dm C A#7(#11) G#aug   G7

Verse
I Was Born BCy The River. In A Little Tent
Oh, ADm7nd Just Like The River, I've Been Running. Ever SinceAm​
It's Been A Long. C  A Long Time ComiDmng, But I Know                   F7   E7​
A ChAmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will C​

Verse
It's Been Too HCard Living.  But I'm Afraid To Die
Dm    'Cause I Don't Know What's Up There.  Beyond The Sky  Am​
It's Been A Long. C A Long TimeDm7 Coming, But I Know            F7   E7​
A ChAmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will C​

Verse
I CGo To The Movie.  And I Go Downtown
Dm7    And Somebody Keep Telling Me "Don't Hang Around"    Am​
It's Been A Long. C A Long TimeDm7 Coming, But I Know            F7   E7​
A ChAmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will C​

Bridge
Dm7    Then, I Go To My BrotheC6r    And I DmSay, "Brother, Help Me, Please"           Am​
Dm    But He Winds Up KnockAmin' Me.   Back DowD7n On My Knees, Oh                 G7​

Verse
There Been Times ThCat I Thought.  I Couldn't Last For Long
Dm7    But Now, I Think I'm Able.  To CAmarry On
It's Been A Long. C A Long TimeDm7 Coming, But I Know            F7   E7​
A ChAmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will C​

Outro
C
Also available in: Bb (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, G/B, Am7, G, F, A/E, Dm, A#7(#11), G#aug, G7, Dm7, Am

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: C, G/B, Am7, G, F, A/E, Dm, A#7(#11), G#aug, G7, Dm7, Am

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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