It's been around for some twenty years
I carry a torch in my own way
How long can a good thing last?
I start hearin' people sayThe good, the bad, and the ugly
They, they've all taken their turn
So light a candle and watch the flame
Watch the flame, until there's nothin' left to burnHey boys, we're all in this thing together
And hey boys, we've all been waiting forever
But a change is gonna come
He, hey boys, hey boys, hey boysWe've all played musical chairs
Been left out in the cold
There comes a time, a time for change, yes, it does
And then we'll have controlI'm gettin' tired of that same old song
I wanna do more than shout
Yeah, someday our turn will come around, yeah
It's comin' without a doubtHey boys, we're all in this thing together
Hey boys, we've all been waiting forever
And a change is gonna come
Change is gonna come, yeah, it's gonna come
Hey, hey boysYeah, it's just around the corner
Now, hey boys, hey boys
Change is gonna comeWe've all played musical chairs
Oh, but a change is gonna come
Yeah, oh, a change is gonna come
Now, hey boys, hey boys
A change is gonna come
Oh, hey boys