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From: Harlan L Thompson 

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME- Sam Cooke

       E           E7
I was born by the river in a little tent
     A                              C#m           B
And just like that river I've been running ever since
             E          A
It's been a long time coming
       G#                    C#m   A  B       E
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die
Cos I don't know what's out there beyond the sky
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

BRIDGE:
F#m                     C#m
And then I go to see my brother
 F#m                      C#m
And I ask him to help me please
 F#m                   C#m
And he just winds up knockin' me
 F#             B      B7
Back down on my knees

There were times when I thought I couldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, been a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

REPEAT VERSE 2


NOTE: I know this song from the Aretha Franklin and Band versions, but I
figure it's only right to post this under Sam Cooke's name.
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)

Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come Chords :: indexed at Ultimate Guitar.
People who played Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come Chords also played these songs by Sam Cooke:
You Send Me Chords, What A Wonderful World Chords, A Change Is Gonna Come (ver 2) Chords,
Bring It On Home To Me (ver 2) Chords, Only Sixteen Chords, Chain Gang Chords

About artist:

Sam Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was a popular and influential American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Musicians and critics today recognize him as one of the founders of soul music, and as one of the most important singers in soul music history.[1] He has been called "the king of soul" by many, and while some may dispute this title, Sam Cooke's legacy is an extensive one and his impact on soul music is undeniable. He had 29 Top 40 hits in the U.S. between 1957 and 1965. He is therefore seen by many as "the creator" of the genre. Major hits like "You Send Me", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World" and "Bring It on Home to Me" are some of his most popular songs.

Cooke was also among the first modern black performers and composers to attend to the business side of his musical career.[1] He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the Civil Rights Movement,[1] using his musical ability to bridge gaps between black and white audiences.

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