You say you want a revolution
Well, you know we all wanna change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know we all wanna change the worldBut when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me outDon't you know it's gonna be alright, alright
Don't you know it's gonna be alrightYou say you got a real solution
Well, you know we'd all love to see the plan, oh yeah
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know we're all doing what we canBut if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is, brother, you have to waitDon't you know it's gonna be alright
Know it's gonna be alright
Don't you know it's gonna be alright, hey, heyYou say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know we all wanna change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know you better free your mind insteadBut if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't gonna make it with anyone, anyhowDon't you know it's gonna be alright
To know it's gonna be alright
Know it's gonna be alrightOh, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright