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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Strings)
  D A/C# Bm7 A   G B/F# Em D C7(#11) A#aug   A7

Verse
I Was Born BDy The River. In A Little Tent
Oh, AEm7nd Just Like The River, I've Been Running. Ever SinceBm​
It's Been A Long. D  A Long Time ComiEmng, But I Know                   G7   F#7​
A ChBmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will D​

Verse
It's Been Too HDard Living.  But I'm Afraid To Die
Em    'Cause I Don't Know What's Up There.  Beyond The Sky  Bm​
It's Been A Long. D A Long TimeEm7 Coming, But I Know            G7   F#7​
A ChBmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will D​

Verse
I DGo To The Movie.  And I Go Downtown
Em7    And Somebody Keep Telling Me "Don't Hang Around"    Bm​
It's Been A Long. D A Long TimeEm7 Coming, But I Know            G7   F#7​
A ChBmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will D​

Bridge
Em7    Then, I Go To My BrotheD6r    And I EmSay, "Brother, Help Me, Please"           Bm​
Em    But He Winds Up KnockBmin' Me.   Back DowE7n On My Knees, Oh                 A7​

Verse
There Been Times ThDat I Thought.  I Couldn't Last For Long
Em7    But Now, I Think I'm Able.  To CBmarry On
It's Been A Long. D A Long TimeEm7 Coming, But I Know            G7   F#7​
A ChBmange Gon' Come.   Oh Yes, It Will D​

Outro
D
Also available in: Bb (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, A/C#, Bm7, A, G, B/F#, Em, C7(#11), A#aug, A7, Em7, Bm

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: D, A/C#, Bm7, A, G, B/F#, Em, C7(#11), A#aug, A7, Em7, Bm

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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