A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke, 1963

I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh and just like the river I've been running ever since
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

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

I go to the movie and I go downtown somebody keep telling me don't hang around
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

Then I go to my brother
And I say brother help me please
But he winds up knockin' me
Back down on my knees

Ohhhhhhhhh.....

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

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[Bukowskal]

Not to be insensitive, but how is this song appropriate at Whitney Houston's funeral? Maybe someone can enlighten me because it seems as that event, as tragic as it, doesn't really reflect anything this songs stands for.

[haigo45]

African Americans sing with the heart and soul. Very spiritual and an amazing song hands down. Hopefully change will come and we can all enjoy peace and salvation together and live as one. Unity is power. RIP to all who tried to make a difference.

[Bencivenga1591]

@Bukowskal For every black person this recording stands for the Civil Rights Struggle of the early 1960's....Because Whitney is a child of that revolution the song becomes a powerful reminder of how things have changed....Not necessarily all good but neceassary. When a black artist dies this song becomes the more important theme!

[TheConshuscriterion]

How can anyone dislike this song??????

[haigo45]

@sna2ke Thank you.

[sna2ke]

@haigo45 VERY WELL PUT!!!!!!!

[wildbrownhorses]

@Bukowskal maybe she just really liked this song

[dermotjbuckley]

#KONY2012

[mommyaud1]

the best....Sam Cooke



[latoyacost]

CLASSIC! BEAUTIFUL

[huntermccannracing3]

I like this song

[whatshisnamegain1]

@sentfromupabove Well, I know her music very well and some elements of her biography... I did not say that "only" because it's W.H., I was thinking the same for MJ or Amy Winehouse for instance (and I think many people share my opinion). I just find it sad that there are many other people who died and for whom less honor is dedicated to.

Don't worry, I have lots of her songs on my iPod, even before she died :-) Peace!