It's been around for some twenty years
I carry a torch in my own way
But how long can a good thing last?
I start hearin' people say
The 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 burn
Hey, 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, boys!
We'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 control
I'm gettin' tired of that same old song
I wanna do more than shout
Yea, someday our turn will come around, yea
It's comin' without a doubt
Hey, boys, we're all in this thing together
Hey, boys, we've all been waiting forever
And a change is gonna come
A change is gonna come
Yea, it's gonna come!
Hey, hey, boys!
Yea, it's just around the corner
Now, hey, boys, hey, boys
A change is gonna come
We've all played musical chairs
Oh, but a change is gonna come
Yea, oh, a change is gonna come
Now, hey, boys, hey, boys
A change is gonna come
Oh, hey boys, hey, boys!
Hey boys! Hey, boys!