I have transcribed this song of Sam Cooke (sorry for mistakes!)
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Angelo Taibi e-mail:taibi@ferrara.infn.it
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
(capo on the 1st fret!)
F
I was born by the river in a little tent
Gm Dm
and just like this river I'll be running ever since
F Gm A# Am
Rit: it's been a long, long time coming but I know
Dm F
change it's gonna come oooh yes it is
F
It's been too hard living but I'm afraid to die
Gm Dm
I don't know what's out there, there are only clouds
Rit: it's been a ...
Gm F
There was a time I will go to my brother
Gm Dm
I say you brother (I say you brother) help me please
Gm F
he turned me down and then I go to my mother (oh my mother)
A# C
I say you mother I'm down on my knee
F
There was a time when I thought
Gm Dm
I would last too long somehow I was able to carry on
Rit: it's been a ... (three times)
How to play I have transcribed this song of Sam Cooke (sorry for mistakes!)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.