'A Change Is Gonna Come' by Cooke Sam - Guitar Tutorial

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#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
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From: Harlan L Thompson 

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME- Sam Cooke

       E           E7
I was born by the river in a little tent
     A                              C#m           B
And just like that river I've been running ever since
             E          A
It's been a long time coming
       G#                    C#m   A  B       E
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

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

BRIDGE:
F#m                     C#m
And then I go to see my brother
 F#m                      C#m
And I ask him to help me please
 F#m                   C#m
And he just winds up knockin' me
 F#             B      B7
Back down on my knees

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

REPEAT VERSE 2


NOTE: I know this song from the Aretha Franklin and Band versions, but I
figure it's only right to post this under Sam Cooke's name.
(sent by Harlan at [email protected])

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Tags: adult standards, brill building pop, classic soul, rock-and-roll, soul

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mft34039

12.24.2024, 22:00

As a professional guitarist, I appreciate the effort that goes into transcribing songs like "A Change Is Gonna Come." However, I have to say that this particular tab lacks detail and doesn't really cater to guitarists who want to dig deeper into Sam Cooke's style. For beginners, the basic chords are a good start, but there’s so much more nuance in the rhythm and fingerpicking patterns that are essential for capturing the soul of the song. This could be an opportunity to include more advanced techniques that would benefit players looking to enhance their skills. Overall, it’s a decent representation, but I’d love to see a more comprehensive approach that really dives into the artistry behind the music.

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