Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)

"A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke
Lyrics:
I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh, and just like the river I’ve been a-runnin’ ever since.
It’s been a long, a long time comin’,
but I know, oh-oo-oh,
a change gon’ come, oh yes, it will.
It’s been too hard living but I’m afraid to die
‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there beyond the sky
It’s been a long, a long time comin’,
But I know, oh-oo-oh,
A change gonna come, oh yes, it will.
I go to the movie and I go downtown
Somebody keep tellin’ me don’t hang around.
It’s been a long, a long time coming, but I know, oh-oo-oh,
A change gon’ come, oh yes, it will.
Then I go, oh-oo-oh, to my brother and I say, brother, help me please.
But he winds up knocking me back down on my knees, oh.
There’ve been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long
But now I think I’m able to carry on
It’s been a long, a long time comin’,
But I know, oh-oo-oh, a change gonna come, oh yes, it will.
Directed & Produced by: Hector Sanitizo, Robin Klein, Julian Klein, Mick Gochanour,
Video Editor: Andre Murrugarra
(C) 2016 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.
Music video by Sam Cooke performing A Change Is Gonna Come. (C) 2016 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.
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[@roblw44]

My two best friends recently died. One of them a month ago, the other a year ago. One night the three of us were hanging out on a Saturday night having ourselves a good time, laughing and driving around when my friend in the passenger seat asked my friend sitting in the backseat to sing for us. My friend in the backseat could sing very well and was in a gospel group with his brothers. He sang "a change gonna come". Little did I know that he was going to end up singing it to his funeral months later and now he's gone now too. These men were literally like brothers to me and now each time I hear this beautiful song, I dedicate it to them. Junie and JD, this is for you. My brothers

[@diekop6204]

prayers up bro.

[@carltheman777]

prayers to you my bro

[@carmenteixeira9344]

May the love of the Holy Spirit be with you, dear.

[@intel2133]

RIP to the soul bros.

[@michelem2008]

❤️

[@marline123eagle]

Some people come into this world for a short period of time to give a strong message and gift to the world. Sam Cooke was one of those individuals.

[@flickenchicken9868]

marline123eagle thats cool I like that

[@marline123eagle]

@@flickenchicken9868 Thank you

[@Locktwiste72]

You said it.

[@sgsg9274]

SMMFH, Very well SAID.!!😪😪😪👍🙏🙏

[@ggtracy02]

marline123eagle “Some musicians are tragic figures. Sam Cooke just had a tragic end”. RIP

[@young1belly]

I dont care how many people remake this...no one can do this song like Mr. Cooke

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Yeah so many have tried but Cooke owned this song. You can feel that he meant every single word he sang and had actually lived it. There's a unique strength and soulfulness in his voice that no other singer has been able to replicate.

[@sbains560]

Why do people remake classics If you want to sing it that’s fine But no one wants to hear your recording of it

[@Coowallsky]

@@sbains560 Three Dog Night nailed it. Best cover next to Sam's original.

[@Coowallsky]

@@Missjunebugfreak Cory Wells did the song justice as well.

[@jtoms3]

I agree. One of the greatest voices of all time.

[@AundreGriffiths]

Sam Cooke recorded this song on January 30, 1964. 60 years ago. What a song! My forever favourite 🙏

[@Jcangel441]

❤️

[@EmendSelf]

Let's be the change,; all of us, TOGETHER

[@jeremiahjenkins2667]

My Birthday. I love this song.

[@Jcangel441]

My first favorite song of his. I was 8 yrs young when I first heard it . Plays it all the time on my CD player now 😇👀🔥

[@monteniajackson1467]

One of my favorite.

[@djg6297]

“It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die” kinda hits home

[@ehdimattia]

That’s what hit me the hardest. Powerful and so moving.

[@ehdimattia]

ambar z same here. 😔😢

[@dariusdecoldest]

Stay strong homie, we’ll get through this one way or another💪🏽🖤

[@lovetoread9042]

Yes

[@lynngriffin2953]

I cried also once this great song started playing. The great sam cook one of the grearest singers ever,but such a powerful song.

[@justsmileitkillsthem8822]

Bless all those who have marched for and died for the freedom we know today.

[@barbibutton9619]

Freedom? Hmmm.

[@backwhenmusicwasbetter383]

We're not there yet

[@B888-h2o]

And we need to continue fighting for those who come after us. Justice has not been served.

[@ts9517]

Barbi Button we’re not at a point that satisfy humanity today and we’re fighting but during centuries before us, people were already struggling for a better world and the freedom that we know today as the freedom that we have to aim is not the freedom that humans were fighting for a few years ago : this was harder to believe in because the freedom is searching everyday above the limits that were posed yesterday because of the fights that we all still have today and the fights that people had before us sacrificing their lives for better days. I think that what he meant by the « freedom we know today ».

[@Darktangle]

Yes. And continue to do so

[@chuckkimmerle1320]

if any song on KZbin has a billion views, it should be this one

[@suireigangmei1086]

Amen!

[@fantasia8084]

Indeed,My Very Astute Brother,Indeed👍🏾👍🏾.

[@AirTeethREAL]

And there is 11k thumbs down 🤷‍♂️ wonder who would dislike this song and video enough to press that?👁️?👁️?

[@papibasic4730]

I’ve been faced with a moral dilemma... I honestly really want to like your comment... but it has 69 likes and I think it’d be wrong to ruin that for you

[@AirTeethREAL]

@@papibasic4730 👏🤣👏😂👏😅👏

[@susievilla3798]

I'm Here😢 I'm 67, It's 2024!!😊Still Listening 🎧 N I Always Will❤❤

[@JasonLuis-ko3rz]

I'm 40 and I'm still here and always Will❤❤

[@maecrandell7944]

I will be 72 next month. Grew up listening to this type of of music ❤

[@renem2694]

same

[@jamarihunter7406]

“It’s been too hard livin, but I’m afraid to die”

[@tonythomas2263]

🥺

[@will9603]

That's so deep

[@jimmybrown2040]

deep line there mane...

[@kuivia]

I can't relate to the struggle of black people but those words hit me hard for my deep depression

[@jamarihunter7406]

Kuivia it’s not just about black people problems .. everyone has problems, our jobs as human beings is to spread love , that’s why society so messed up now my friend.. just keep ya head up and pray , you’ll be fine , spread that love and positivity, just take all that pain and turn it into something

[@MarcusPurpleHayes]

Listening to this in the dark with headphones and my eyes closed took me to another place. Spiritual.

[@SG-ov9xr]

SMMFH, me too Emotional , I cry every time.!!,💧💧❣

[@jwm77822]

Man this song touches my soul.

[@datboydeshaun55]

Marcus Hayes I believe you brother

[@theresajones6810]

It coming keep believing

[@theresajones6810]

It coming

[@GoddezzGaming_tv]

One of the most beautiful and respected song in history

[@justinsullivan4682]

Facts

[@davidoduro1393]

Truth

[@hiousven]

Your from 2020

[@simonrichard8224]

The greatest song by the greatest vocalist there ever was !

[@felipedourado]

Yeah and still 14k dislikes what in hell 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SG-qk1li]

It's 2024, who's Listening to this Classic.? RIP Mr. Cooke.🙏

[@uniquebrazzy1805]

meee RIP Mr.Cooke

[@gallardo360]

nobody wants equal rights more than Donald Trump. trump2024

[@katbrown]

I am……

[@pablo2471]

Look up what what Bobby Womack did to his widow and daughter. Bro be tossing and turning in his grave.

[@AshleeArmfield-mi3wv]

R.I.P cook

[@kerbrnr1]

I first heard this song in the summer of 1964. I was in the Army in Germany when my brothers turned me onto it. It quickly became the Black National Anthem. It remains one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard.

[@Arthur-fh8wt]

Yes it is

[@msnandimarie7023]

Thank you for your SERVICE!

[@paulpatriot1776]

George Hughes thank you fir your service. I was born in west Germany , because my dad was also In the US Army and stationed near Garmisch. This is truly an amazing song that all Americans should appreciate. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrysarozou2395]

💜💜💜💜👍👍

[@nomadicbinky7924]

Thank you for your service

[@thequietrevolution3404]

_"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."_ ~ *Jimi Hendrix*

[@emiliododdi2437]

Stunning !

[@minniestorm9819]

Beautiful ❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mnnancy1947]

😢

[@kevanbrown7620]

Beautiful words by the legend Jimi Hendrix. So glad you posted that. Thanks. 👍

[@jonathangomez1727]

I pray

[@kobejordan0823]

I can’t get through this song without crying. How is a song from the 60s still this relevant today? Sad, man.

[@lolabunny8065]

Me either it's really sad 😭

[@dillwan1]

Same man

[@CherryPrana]

I am so sorry this song is still relevant today. Tears are flowing here too my friends. Aloha to all 🤙🏻😢☮🌎

[@S543-]

💔❤️❤️❤️😢

[@robmo7033]

Because you keep voting democrats in

[@Kenzo8110]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@2zwaantjes]

This is one of those songs that gets me to the point of crying, no matter how many times I hear it.

[@UndiscoverdGenius]

me and you both. tears well up ever time.

[@UndiscoverdGenius]

+Samantha Hines You get it too! it's just very personal to me. it just makes me think of all the struggles in my life but I know a change is going to come

[@UndiscoverdGenius]

+Samantha Hines I know it is :) working on it right now. I know we don't know eachother but thank you soo much. it's coming for you

[@sirwinstonlennon6486]

+Milli Denney Sad thing is...change will never come. unless you change yourselves.

[@tommytruth7595]

+Milli Denney It just goes right through you.

[@ashleydillon1557]

“It’s too hard living, but I’m too afraid to die” damn hits hard

[@aprilthomas8133]

Tell many stories, who is kin. Folk?

[@realness2628]

😢

[@riyourinkashime2640]

It really Hits Hard.

[@gregonthomas3560]

Hi there how are you doing today, nice profile you got there...

[@al5353al5353]

The devil you know...

[@jakeoviatt875]

I’m a white boy from Oregon in my 20s and I just started learning about Sam Cooke and how dirty the music industry did him. I mean this guy has an absolutely amazing voice he needs more love

[@mrjones29]

You already showing it, keep doing it and Sam's legacy will never die out.

[@Day1onDay1]

I didn't find him til my 30's; be thankful! 💕

[@debishelton9647]

I'm a white woman, in my 60's, from the Metro area of D.C. Sam Cooke is REVERED~as one of the ICONS of the music in his day. I've listened to him since I can remember~and still do! He was my husband's favorite artist. Now, my hubby has a front-row seat, in Heaven, (2006) listening to the angelic voice of Mr. Cooke.

[@dawnnojabsmama7328]

The music industry wants to control the artists. Sam Cooke and other artists wanted to start their own lable and that's why he was killed.

[@debishelton9647]

@@dawnnojabsmama7328 Not true, Dawn. He was shot and killed by an L.A. motel clerk. He had rented a room with a younger lady who later fled the scene. Looking for the young lady; Mr.Cooke was confronted by the clerk, Ms. Franklin, and a scuffle ensued in which, she killed him. The music industry did not kill him. Did they abuse/take advantage of the artists of that day? Yes. There are many "theories" out there. Peace Out~especially in 2021. :)

[@darrellanderson8617]

Wow! A universal song for all mankind.😢

[@LeeLeeWilliams-1908]

You can feel the SOUL, pain and passion in his voice!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@danielroberts7440]

Real talk

[@briangoodwin1035]

A change gone come, I hope sooner than later but I it's coming

[@VSerino]

He was one of the greats!!

[@Ms.Keisha00]

Yes!

[@jldub23]

yes!!!!!

[@everythingizzy2020]

I’m here listening to this song due to the injustice in America #justiceforfloyd praying God to change America’s heart

[@algolightly115]

A-men!!!

[@whothatis8861]

@@algolightly115 that will be the day when 💰 start growing on 🌲 wake up!!

[@colinwhitman7251]

Yeah we all need to listen to the constitution

[@phillipcochran4663]

Are you single y or n

[@phillipcochran4663]

Hey cupcake are you single y or n

[@shashankchauhan4119]

My fav line "It's been too hard livin, but I'm afraid to die" So deep

[@king_supreme1102]

First time I heard this song it was a cover versions and I heard that line and I was like “Damn that’s some deep shit” 😂

[@beckyruth6776]

Mine too

[@beckyruth6776]

Love this song

[@jtlpwilliem]

He died shortly after releasing this song, those close to him who heard it first said it gave them chills and they felt as if it was a premonition of his death.

[@phagan42]

shashank chauhan yessss I’m only 28 this music opens me up more

[@deonsimon3021]

My dad loved this song. He went home to my mother in Feb 2024. Love you Dad ❤

[@ItsLindaMichelle]

May their memories always be a blessing ❤️🙏

[@Chigyrl]

RIP to him

[@sandrasmith8318]

​@@ItsLindaMichelle😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@kaylakain6039]

Same 😢

[@jdiigiii]

RIP hope they are finally back together, happy, free & weightless

[@jeromebarnes2511]

One of the most important song in African American history

[@mrrooter3630]

In human history.

[@marvsayles5090]

This is the most important song.

[@starstar6930]

Mr Irish **African American HISTORY

[@mudfoot3000]

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

[@mrrooter3630]

@@starstar6930 ?

[@williethekidd2121]

The pain in this man’s voice...My soul cries for my ancestors.

[@donbennett7233]

@@thomasluby1754 no doubt.a vision has to be seen in order to be live.Amen brother

[@gitmon3y91]

@@thomasluby1754 this is a song from the 1960s ... why do you think he decided to write, record, and sing this song? He felt the pain of these times, the segregation, the hate, but he saw a better future and you can hear it in this song right here. You’re so ignorant and blind, open your eyes to what history was and how it affects today. I could insult you, but I could never stoop to a racist’s level.

[@c.a.tmotivation]

Yes!!!! this song is my life

[@r5ndom527]

It gets me EVERY TIME 😭

[@AudreyHallPresents]

I agree and funnily enough, as I said to #DrPaulMiller very recently, our music sounds the way it does because it conveys our cry of injustice ... their souls are crying for us.

[@aestheticsquidward60]

I can’t listen to this without crying...

[@pkane22]

Ditto

[@myla4879]

Patrick K wat I’m confused

[@VCthaGOATdunker]

How about trying. Weak ass.

[@ditw_music]

y

[@joshhaddock6772]

grass flowerz yes we can

[@nadergt4632]

Those were the times when Music had Soul , Singers had Exceptional Voices , Lyrics had Meanings and SAM COOK was one of these Timeless Singers.

[@ardellasmith6169]

Exactly ❤

[@patriciagarner2415]

Not like now. No talent, the music of today I don't listen to nor watch. Raw talent gone too soon..

[@robotmafia000]

One of the most powerful and emotional songs ever made

[@SG-em9ht]

Smmfh Very Well Said,& so True !🙏🎤💜

[@g.rogowski2462]

this video is corrupting, contaminating this song. Ronald Reagan? Bill Clinton? This is murder again!

[@bryan9029]

Yoko Ono sings it much better than Sam he wàs a Great Singer but he was no Yoko Ono

[@PeKe999]

You're right. It has and will never lose power.

[@DynamicProductions.]

Very True.

[@conniewolf7300]

One of the most powerful songs ever written.....and so true!

[@marvinsmith8015]

Amen!!!!

[@marvinsmith8015]

@@annamaccow7763 He says he helps those who help themselves! the longest journey starts with the first step, so, let's start by doing that what needs to be done & not waiting for the lord to do what we could be doing. Getting crooked & corrupt officials out of office, voting those in who have the same agenda & are willing to fight for our interest etc. That is what Sam meant.

[@annamaccow7763]

YES, Marvin I know this; but all of us don't think alike!

[@petlovers1836]

Sure it’s move me till now Hi Connie how are you doing

[@morrismedley9438]

💯

[@nimabedi]

I am not black. I am not African. But I am human, and I know enough that his pain is nothing like I can ever imagine feeling. It pains me to hear him sing and it makes me cry each time but I cannot help but listen because it's much too honest not to. Thank you Sam Cooke for allowing me to feel a little part of your pain. "...born by the river, and like the river, I've been running ever since."

[@rahlouanddjquesera5456]

:')

[@kennedym4865]

💞💞

[@willamcclain8459]

& I ; WILL CONTINUE, TO RUN AS LONG, AS I BREATH, RUN FOR, GOD & WHAT IS !!!!FAIR & RIGHT!!!! IN THIS WORLD, THANK YOU FATHER GOD; FOR SAM; IF JUST FOR A SHORT WHILE.

[@weareourownworseenemy8696]

Matthew 25:31-33 "But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. "All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on the left.

[@sandrabrown7712]

Very WELL SPOKEN AND HEART felt. THANK you for being so HONEST!May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS!

[@andieslive669]

Love, Honor and Respect to Sam Cooke one of the Greatest Black Singers of all times.

[@royalbookshopper]

One of the greatest singers of all time.

[@JJ-du7bs]

the Fighting spirit of Muhammad Ali🥊 the Mind of Malcom X 🤛🏽 the Passion of Martin Luther King Jr.👏🏽🙏🏽

[@bettymann243]

thought Provoking Literature The humbleness of Rosa Parks.

[@ShakeAleg76]

Respectfully said....much love to all God's children...peace be unto you!!

[@jesusflores2324]

Betty Mann Rosa Parks was not the 1st afro american woman to do it tho

[@rubenavant9487]

v

[@rolandoolvera8860]

The

[@derrickesquivel7984]

The pain in his voice is what really got me till this day he still is a legend Long Live Sam Cooke🙌

[@tayannaacosta5787]

I always say you can hear what he feels in every word 🙏❤️

[@derickwingfield8055]

.

[@shawnafoglesong602]

So very true so few see both sides of pretty much everything he is with the other music greats geniuses and among those yet to come along but some things just aren't meant to happen in our time but through great suffering and change great things do arise and come to those truly Godly meant to be blessed by their own understanding and I pray that everyone gets to see and accomplish helping all those in a positive way that they want or need to in Jesus great and holy name amen and to everyone near far or wherever you are right now merry Christmas and wether your able to hear or know you are loved and needed

[@nd2737]

@@shawnafoglesong602 😘🤘, merry Christmas 🎄 & happy, prosperous new year to you too🤘..

[@kelvinjohnson8950]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@jonathanlewis3067]

Rest in peace to those who are not with us right now

[@jimmyfigueroa1493]

Jonathan Lewis seriously, so many people have died before they could see change. They still fought to no avail. Our world is need of change. We've had Dr. King and Gandhi , who will be the next person to bring attention to the real problems of this world?

[@dreamerof93]

jimmy figueroa Don't forget my man Malcolm X 🙏🏿

[@jimmyfigueroa1493]

dreamerof93 oh yea I didn't mean just them. there's so many people all over the world who have brought change or fought for it. Respect to all of them.

[@jimmyfigueroa1493]

Rmr Tyo read my second comment. I was only using those two as well known, prominent figures as examples towards my point. I hope more people would find the initiative to try to change things, even just one small thing at a time because everything starts from somewhere.

[@sancooper1948]

amen.,.. beautiful statement... R.I P to a ll of my fallen Angel's..

[@justmecinnamon]

I am 65 and I will always keep believing that change is gon come❤❤

[@blackgirlmagic3197]

Who’s here in 2020 and still waiting for that change?

[@thegirlinthegreenscarf4989]

🤚🏼

[@mbanks449]

We on our way to change.

[@carlosribeiro8256]

Sad but true

[@administratorcatholiccommu8754]

Fifty years ago we stood together chanting, "We hear you! We're with you! We'll stand with you in peace!" And still waiting for that change.

[@equueen]

Never give up. Never give in. We have to be the change we wanna see in the world. Change is hard. And slow. But we can do it. We just keep going.

[@isodgad100]

Just watched the Sam Cooke documentary on Netflix. What a pure and loving soul, all he wanted for him and his ppl was EQUALITY... we’re still waiting on that change to come Mr.Cooke!!

[@debbyromero8568]

So true

[@silenceofsky4875]

True fam.

[@bluetheory2]

BackOfTheYards 773 he wanted empowerment

[@leecookhorn2851]

I can't wait to see it.

[@malcolmbenjamin28]

It's coming. Sooner than we all expect, and it ain't gon look like what we thought it would look like.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

57 years to the day the world has been without Sam Cooke. The world needed more of this great man, but this song will be his long lasting legacy that will impact every generation to come. Love you, Sam, hope you’re resting easy

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

I miss him somehow. And he was gunned down recklessly 2 decades before I was even a twinkle in my father's eye. It makes me sick. He had so so so much more to give. He's just that good soul you inherently know if that makes sense.

[@timothyhyena3106]

There are many like him still fighting and living the struggle but they are not wealthy nor singers so they do not matter...even to their own kind. Make the change happen, don't wait for it to happen.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

@@timothyhyena3106 Unsure what your point is

[@mikeweir3680]

@ a name Sam was probably killed by some cia or black ops agent because of his straight to the point lyrics and sheer musical genius...I'm sure they thought he would be a threat to the fragile peace and state of the nation back then...Such paranoia does the nation such an injustice...

[@minniestorm9819]

❤👏🏼👏🏼

[@jennifersanchez2569]

When I was in rehab going through a very hard detox from heroin the director played this song and it made me cry 😢 Seven years later I still play this song !!! Change did come 🥹

[@knightrider693]

Good for u. Hope you're still doing well!

[@daniellemoore6854]

AMEN ❤

[@kevinbrown3158]

Jennifer, I hope your still in the same spirit, love you, congratulations on being amazing and fantastic

[@RonaldSpring-bm6ct]

When my daughter turned 13 yo (1992) I presented her with a CD of Sam Cooke's Greatest Hits. As she got older, she continuously reminded me about receiving the music and how much she loved Sam's voice. All I could say was 'Wait until you understand what he was singing, not just the tune or the melody'.

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Im just a young white guy, but this song really moves me... I just cant imagine how hard this songs hits black people. Wonderful!

[@ametriabatson485]

It really does hit hard

[@housephone9090]

It does my dude

[@florencebennett3884]

Your skin corlor don't matter it make everyone sad

[@housephone9090]

@Daniël u cant be that dense. This song was made to represent the struggles of black people is it not obvious?

[@sandra.george93]

And I am an old white (sort of) lady and at 72. this is powerful and relevant to anyone that has been marginalized.

[@jewell92]

Fifty years later a change is still needed.

[@Amcregal]

the sad truth

[@nemanjamilovancevic7311]

And it will come

[@Nick-fn9ot]

@@nemanjamilovancevic7311 Never will unfortunately

[@vuthearithkeary4704]

I can’t fully Condemn looting and rioting anymore. I wish it didn’t happen but I ALSO WISH PEACEFUL PROTESTS WERE GIVEN THE ATTENTION DESERVED.

[@bernardsherry5642]

@@nemanjamilovancevic7311 The Change is on its way💜💜

[@sgdaafs6408]

I've got a lot on my mind. That song left me in tears 😢 lt has a lot of power ✝️ 👍🏻

[@joecocchia2605]

"It's been too hard living but I'm afraid to die" that part resonates with me everytime

[@candycakes7921]

Me too 😢life has become so hard to just live 😢

[@ticky2586]

Fr

[@manloyrvdz]

It's a bitch sometimes...gotta keep goin

[@barbarathompson4336]

They need to play this instead of all of this disgraceful music about killing, someone shaking their behind.

[@kershabeaver3312]

That part of song gets me every time

[@bleu22]

Song gives me chills everytime especially when he says "its been too hard living but I'm afraid to die". That part man

[@cadillacdeacon]

Factz

[@Amcregal]

YESSS. that part :(

[@MsLovee2011]

I swear 💯 I just break down

[@isiaihbooker4083]

Man i just lost my grandad and i cant help but cry when i hear that cause it hits my SOUL. Mu grandad marched with Dr. King and I never got to get close to him cause my dad didnt wanna live right.

[@pamworly8923]

@@isiaihbooker4083 Sweet heart ❤ ♥ 💓 💖 your grandfather is with you. Hold on to him in your heart ❤

[@jlr2282]

My boyfriend Brien passed away only 7 months ago at the age of only 32. He use to play this song so much and would sing it with so much passion. Now this song makes me cry. Hold on to the ones you love guys bc once their gone that's it.

[@brendabutler4682]

So sorry

[@jlr2282]

@@brendabutler4682 thank you so much.

[@jaynewatson4257]

@@jlr2282 bless you xx

[@MsSpock1]

My sincere condolences to you. This song is my blood flow, it means justice and fair play. Your boyfriend knew this, inspirational 🌹🌹

[@jlr2282]

@@MsSpock1 he was such an old soul. Thank you

[@Jada89]

Had to come back to this masterpiece

[@marceltyson2458]

One of the baddest songs ever. You can't f*** with it. It's that powerful

[@SG-ov9xr]

Marcel, Tyson SMMFH, SMMFH, yessss, very well Said !!!!!🎵🎵👍👍

[@meekandmild6836]

Say that brother

[@sunshine_tidings6983]

factual

[@TruthofDilly]

True dat

[@georgegomez1458]

FACTZ

[@joezink881]

I listen to this song everyday. I know people on here say this is a civil rights movement song and not any of the other movements and that's true but let me tell u what I use it for. In a short amount of time I went through my uncle having been murdered, grandmother die and my soulmate, which I have two kids with cheat on me with my best friend then leave me. Thought about suicide but I know a change is gonna come and I can carry on. The Song is about pushing through and getting stronger even when you can't see the change over the horizon yet.

[@talkspace459]

courage to you.

[@Markeith191]

Joseph zink stay strong man

[@nikko__5850]

Brother have strength not only within yourself, but for the legacy and memory in which will be passed on by your children. A change will come..

[@abdurahman9597]

Stay strong man

[@gracie5595]

That is exactly right. Keep staying strong, there is always someone there for you, and if it's music like it is for me, then that's perfectly ok.

[@Carlparishhonda]

I’m 70 years old and this is one of my favorite Sam Cooke songs from the 1960s.

[@robertevans1486]

Has it been that long?

[@aronbalkovics6598]

I'm 14

[@patbraden4342]

@@aronbalkovics6598 hope you have a fantastic life in front od you Aron blessings

[@aronbalkovics6598]

@@patbraden4342"it's been too hard living but I'm afraid to die,, my life is hard but fantastic ! Thanks :')

[@florencebennett3884]

True i am 66

[@thePinkKitty3]

Tears and chills. I wish this song wasn't still relevant but it is. Thank you Sam Cooke for your beautiful vocals. I hope one day this world will be fair and just

[@sheneedouglas2241]

This song really hits during these time. RIP GEORGE FLOYD

[@ardellasmith6169]

❤

[@robp9746]

You can feel the pain in this music. True soul classic.

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Absolutely!

[@patsw3806]

One of the best songs of all time. No doubt.

[@davidsky5470]

Yes god!!!!!

[@lioneljones6864]

I cry Everytime I hear this song. it makes me think back on all the trials and tribulations I've gone through and survived and I thank God for bringing me through it and for making me who I am today because of it.

[@johnlennon1970]

TRUMP16....Change has arrived!

[@mantirig4139]

John Lennon Jnr change yes but which way?

[@glogiroux4737]

With Trump it will not be good change.

[@MOTHblank]

In a better way than the alternative

[@shorronmcpherson4248]

Lionel Jones Don't cry rejoice in the present cause you made through your past that will lead you to an awesome future.

[@user-eu9uz9vy6e]

September 1st, 2024 and still touching hearts to all who hear.

[@kingmaverick632]

Listening to this in light of recent events. The outpouring of support against police brutality and racism is so overwhelmingly positive. I am excited and optimistic about the future for the first time in a long time. I’ve never felt so in the majority of people as opposed to the minority like I do now. I believe that change is going to come. I believe we are pushing toward that and we are making noticeable progress! Rest In Peace to George Floyd, and all the others who have passed similarly. This fight is for them, for us, and for the next generation 🙏🏾

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

Today marks 59 years since the tragedy of Sam Cookes death. We’ll never truly know why this great man was murdered, but we will forever be thankful for his contribution to music and society. A great artist makes a great song, a legend makes a great impact. Sam Cooke is the definition of a legend. May God rest his soul, and may his music be listened to long after we’re gone.

[@keithmorgan2054]

Amen, sometimes I wonder why I’m still here !

[@kevinlittlefield4994]

I think it's pretty clear why Sam Ccooke "was murdered," unless you ignore the obvious, as well as two corroborating witnesses, both corroborated by polygraph. I think our entire culture needs to stop calling rapists "great men."

[@BrandonGates-vf5zg]

Damn he was murdered?

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

@@BrandonGates-vf5zg Yep, shot in a hotel by a woman who couldn’t explain why, with any conviction, in a court of law.

[@Fayeallan]

Amen 🙏🏻💙

[@humbletimez]

Can't help but shed tears and feel chills when I hear this...

[@EntertainmentTadayyyy]

Everytime😔🙏🏾😔

[@TheJetfighter666]

One of the most beautiful and touching songs ever❤️

[@niemi5858]

This always brings me to tears as well in spite of the fact that I'm a 71 year old white dude in Toronto, Canada. It just evokes a universal appeal for everyone to be a better person and realize that we all need each other.

[@SkyWarrior100]

Same here

[@afrikaqueen6855]

" Now That Ain't No Secret!! 🤔 🥀 😔" rest in peace you and "Otis Redding! 05/18/2021 "MaMa DeeDee 🙏🏿 ❤️ 🖤 💚 ✊🏾

[@itsjustderik8522]

I first heard this when I was a young boy I'm 38 now and even back then I pictured a beautiful scene of America and her people loving and laughing and having a great time united as a country ya know!? Lord help us now !!

[@RawOne911]

Sam Cooke was soul in human form. That brother had pipes.

[@shantiebinger8885]

I’m 14,and this song just delivered me.I don’t know how but it just saves my life from a lot of things,Thank you Sam Cooke for this song i hope it changes the 21st century 🥺🤧

[@BetaCummins]

A special hug from me to you!🌿

[@callumhorn4408]

im 14 and this is deep

[@zaeallday565]

I'm 9, and me to

[@memeslove9535]

Shantie Binger don't give up doing good things will change try to find good in all

[@asletic_kpop_fan5874]

I'm 11 and we're doing ot at school and I cries

[@xoxohonesty]

56 years later and we’re still waiting for a change.

[@yougotonelifespenditwisely4390]

The change will come by the willing of ALLAH. Black lives always matter

[@CobDaGOAT]

If you dont think things have changed you choose not to see it

[@tevauhnalston6631]

TO HELL WITH BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT it’s HYPOCRISY

[@kyasiamedford647]

@@tevauhnalston6631 how?

[@mikepowell7938]

You mean Over 400 years

[@MBungle]

This is one of those songs that keeps people alive... god blessed.

[@emiliosantana4621]

There are songs that hit you right in the gut and make you cry...this is one of those songs.

[@TaintShot526]

Absolutely.

[@genenewallace6868]

Absolutely

[@codybirchfieeld1447]

Absolutely

[@ronaldmcdonald5432]

True.

[@gdslimbo7535]

Yup

[@mikeyfranklin6364]

Hold tight to each other. We will survive this.

[@josesantiago9866]

simple but beautiful words bro

[@JohnJohn-ez8ue]

Jay Laboi mm mmmm nx'm''kcmm

[@H-Bomb_DaDonDaDa]

+Endure and Survive - You're going from post to post on a soulful song trying to stir up hatred. Point proven. As I said on my post, which you so devilishly disrupted, you're a lowlife ignoramus. #trollalert #noadhominem #facts

[@H-Bomb_DaDonDaDa]

+ Endure and Survive Lol look up the definition of "superfluous" and you will find that it is an "unnecessary word", especially when used out of context you jackass. Wait jackass is too big of a word for you also goofball. Oh wait... to recap...P.S. my life's been filled with fond memories and notable achievements thus far. Furthermore, proudly I'm probably old enough to be your father dweasle. Thank God I'm not. It would be a shameful thing to give birth to such a wuss. Glad tidings and good deeds.

[@cschrislsmit]

Grow a pair, this song was written for truly tough times, not because someone you don't like is president.

[@jarell1996]

this song always sends chills through me cause it's such a powerful song

[@davidhubbert9445]

Right on there brother.

[@IDKBRO27]

Stay dangerous brother

[@minniestorm9819]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@malaeproductions913]

I get chills like ever other word

[@beverlywatts9227]

If you don't get chills by this song you are numb and no heart

[@iristaplin8259]

Sam Cooke was one of the greatest singers of all times. And that song a change is going to come had so much meaning to it. Love it.

[@sarge7526]

Now Sam is the ONLY......and I do mean...the ONLY ONE that I want to hear singing THIS SONG!!!!!

[@sarge7526]

@이낸시 ...Yes I surely will.....😉

[@darrylgaines2540]

@이낸시 ewwwwwwwwww Seal 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮ewwwwwwwww now ARETHA SINGS it

[@MrMessyb]

No one else comes close

[@niyah1028]

@이낸시 Al Green had a alright version

[@hzjohnson1632]

Dwayne Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and Jennifer Hudson's covers were incredible.

[@georgegriendlingjr3218]

This song still gives me chills every time I hear it. What a moving vocal performance by the legendary Sam Cooke.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

❤❤❤

[@seanwaston3892]

@@Rajnikanth555 all the time girl ...!

[@SemperGumbi0369]

as it should in all of us.......

[@lorrainemarquez6051]

I love his music!

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

58 years without Sam Cooke. God bless Sam, his entire family, and the fans that keep his music alive today. He is the greatest singer to ever live, and forever will be. Never let the music of this powerful, amazing man die out.

[@thomasroderick6435]

Yeah.. he is genius and very great singer I really respect him alot I miss his songs too so amazing and good

[@TAndrackeH]

This song and, thus, Sam Cooke, will never die. As long as injustice persists -- one of the worst parts human nature, consciously eliminated from some folks but heavily practiced by others -- this song is relevant to the max.

[@LXNA_EDITS]

He was only 33… god bless his beautiful soul.

[@robbiedbrooks-wd5nh]

I'm white and I'm crying to,bless the ones the cops killed, family s..I hate it.but Sam Cook is a Great like Marvin Gaye.

[@stephenwhiteman4668]

Amen Brother

[@LubsK626]

Timeless! Eternal! God bless your soul Sam Cooke. ❤🙏

[@chenabee1]

This song is timeless. No matter the year or the disaster we face it resonates in every situation.

[@deneepowell7377]

AMEN 🙏🙏

[@simonwalsh3788]

Nicely put

[@morenajazzy]

It doesn’t resonate in every situation you would know this if you listened to the lyrics closely

[@whodatis4700]

BS!!!!! That song resonates ONLY with the people, of which he is a part of. He wasn't talking about none of you other Co-opting Mfers. Listen to the words

[@chenabee1]

@@whodatis4700 your missing the point it is still timeless. No mater who it speaks to.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.” Booker T. Washington . . . . . . Amen, Will

[@YourCaptivityisOver]

A nutshell

[@ronalddeleon140]

u r amazing. much luv 2u. xoxo.... sissy. sassy. or brandice. u may know me by any of these names

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

👍@@YourCaptivityisOver

[@alexnoll8624]

"it's been too hard living, but i'm afraid to die" too true

[@PresidentLincoln]

Truer lyrics have never been written.

[@afterhourscinema782]

There's no other song that makes me tear up within the first 3 seconds. That's the power of music.

[@derricogrier2271]

When brother Sam says “There’s been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long but now I think I’m able to carry on” it takes every muscle in my face to keep me from crying wheww only God knows how we feel. Amen

[@thomasluby1754]

What BS. Stop your pity party. You live in the USA where 50% of the world is trying to come to, including many Africans. We have the greatest economy in the world. Did you know your father? Do have a HS diploma? Do you have a job? Any kids? Work hard, build wealth and take care of your kids so they have a father who loves them and can guide them into a better life. Read more and weep for yourself a whole lot less. PS Sam was not your "brother".

[@jaycee598]

@@thomasluby1754 lmao idk where you got the notion our economy is the best in the world, and saying Sam isn’t his brother would be like tell you conservatives Jesus is a false prophet, and that would piss you off, now wouldn’t it

[@jeraldford3494]

This song really hits home the words speak the truth 🎶🎼🎤

[@Tippy2forU]

@@thomasluby1754 : Do you realize there still isn't equality in this country? Anytime I walk down the street and I am stopped because they don't think I belong in the neighborhood. I bought a home in a nice neighborhood where my white neighbors don't think I belong. So many blacks have to deal with that. Our home appraisals are valued at so much less but ask your white friend to stay and put up pictures of her white family and boom it's value is 100k higher. It's that shit that makes things hard. It is me being looked over for a promotion but the person they picked has zero experience but the customer wanted someone white to represent her. They obliged because she brings millions to the company. I get so tired. It happens so many times to black folks and we get tired. Maybe Africans should stay in Africa instead of allowing other countries to take their resources. Oh yeah. They can't. They sold off their best and brightest in the slave trade.

[@RheemQ]

@@thomasluby1754 stop spreading lies to make yourself feel better

[@QuBaTiOn]

2 0 1 9 RIP SAM COOKE Massive love from the Latino community! 💞

[@gregorywright6494]

🙏💓💓💓💓💓🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑👑🗣💨💨💨

[@dragonpunch9459]

Much Love From Belfast ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@saintphillipson4864]

Still waiting for the "CHANGE"

[@yumeko4834]

Don t wait, stand up

[@debclark7302]

I'm 61 years old and I let the people say amen but we all are hoping for that so let's just pray about it and stay on the same page because I ain't God good yes he is ❤️🙏🙏

[@marceloevera2009]

@@debclark7302 oh yeah...the imaginary friend

[@mudfoot3000]

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

[@khandyjackson1641]

The saddest part

[@CTMG2525]

Let's Go ... Pray for the Change... Gotta come sooner or later.... Why not now!!

[@shenyae4143]

Fun fact: This song was inspired by Malcom X. He encouraged and pushed Sam to write about black peoples struggles, in a heated debate that they had in Miami. This song is very intense and intelligent. Rest In Peace Malcolm X and Sam Cook ❤

[@dennismcfadden9842]

Yes n Deed, that's Exactly Right!!!!!

[@amymhchan1584]

So that's why I thought of Malcolm X when I watched this video

[@sonnybaker2092]

Song reminds me of another friend of Sams , the Greatest.

[@deborahbarzey-wellington3017]

I heard it was inspired, by the song, "blowing in the wind." I guess i heard wrong.

[@deborahbarzey-wellington3017]

Had to come back, just googled the inspiration to "Change gonna come" turns out is BOB DYLON'S 1963 protest song "Blowing on the wind," but i also recognize that there could be a number of inspirations for the song.

[@drbombay91765]

I'm an older white guy and I love this. I was a kid during these times. Alas, the change is still waiting.

[@stevenmartin1677]

drbombay91765 white people were part of the civil rights movement too

[@drbombay91765]

So true.

[@fnikitathomas]

+Steve Martin ... and died for the cause as well, be proud!

[@buddah5674]

drbombay91765 I am an older Japanese guy, I honestly have no idea how I ended up here. I was simply trying to google American music.

[@drbombay91765]

Please present verified evidence that "We're all equal", when you do, I will get over it. When did it come true? Best regards to Fox News, Limbaugh, Breibart, David Duke, and the White House Staff.

[@halemcdan]

Never fails to bring a tear to my eye. The greatest song ever. God bless you Sam.

[@drewsky1008]

Amen brother 🙏 I feel the same way

[@marthasandlin7617]

I just love it .it make me cry also

[@dirtditch3]

I was just saying the same thing..

[@andrehernandez167]

Yes sir.

[@williamzuggi3168]

I cry every time I listen to this beautiful song

[@sofiablakey6454]

There has never been another Sam Cook. He could take any song & make it his own. Sam Cook will never be forgotten! ♥️♥️♥️

[@danzig159]

I wish he had lived long enough to hear Whitney Houston. I he had been still been around and still singing, they would have collaborated for sure for at least a song or two.

[@DiznyGrandma]

John Legend is even better, respectfully.

[@publichealth9470]

One of the best songs ever written. RIP Sam Cooke!

[@mirrors23]

Still brings tears. Still mega powerful!!!

[@oshanepatterson5452]

This timeless because it's true.

[@teenatchie1313]

Yesss damn!!!!

[@sheilaburns8977]

I'm sitting here with my eyes burning as I listen … so haunting and Sam Cooke sings it so beautifully. … PEACE to ALL.

[@violamartini2108]

I can't listen to it without crying my eyes out.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I am 65, have loved this man's songs for years! I wish he was still with us! What a horrible loss!

[@robertevans1486]

Still with us just listen!

[@johnpatrick6451]

Hello Rhonda

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@robertevans1486 So right, still listening!

[@davidcooker873]

@@rhondaboncutter5812 Hello, how are you doing, hope your staying safe?

[@aisanej]

My grandad passed away a month ago, and this was one of the songs we’ve played at his funeral. Sam cooke was his favorite artist and we’ve always listened to him when dropping me off and picking me up from elementary school. I will always cherish those times.

[@PesterFester1966]

One of the most powerful songs ever written. 🎤 (Drop)

[@insertname1014]

This surely has to be one of the best songs ever written

[@Miriboheme]

surely. and best vocal performance. truly truly.

[@narcfloyd5524]

You never lied. The best Song EVER

[@phillipcochran4663]

@@Miriboheme Are you single y or n

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

Bring it on Home to Me and A change is gonna come are the two best songs ever. Both penned and sung by the greatest, Sam Cooke.

[@lonniebarker925]

It's revelant for the times we live today this moment

[@andymanuelito1637]

I'm listening to him sing and I'm proud to be NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO TRIBE

[@candyvan5671]

I’m not Navajo but still Native Americans are strong ✊✊✊✊✊

[@jeromebarnes2511]

All power to the only true Americans

[@mickeydee551]

Facts

[@briantuma1502]

The Navajo nation helped flip AZ! ❤️

[@donnaschuler1196]

I belong to the Sherwood Band of Pomo Indians of northern Ca. Ho!!

[@birgittahammarlund6490]

I LOVE this man and his wonderful voice.

[@LPJack02]

RIP Sam Cooke (January 22, 1931 - December 11, 1964), aged 33 You will be remembered as a legend

[@deanasophia2468]

💔💔💔

[@Woodsm.Woodstock..]

Absolutely!!

[@sheen1223]

"It's been too hard loving, but I'm afraid to die".....powerful words

[@staejaye1910]

Right!!!

[@stephaniejordan9066]

No

[@randyelliott9152]

Sorry, you got the lyrics wrong ."It's been to hard LIVING ,But I'm afraid to die "

[@intensegamerz3533]

Living*

[@Muleek.420]

Living**

[@jessestrasser9567]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@edwardo7309]

Rolling stone has it at 31 on 500 greatest songs I think that’s a little too far down and most people would probably agree

[@lamarrjones104]

Yesssss

[@ClairDeLume]

"Then I go to my brother. And I say, brother, help me, please? But he winds up, knocking me, back down on my knees." this line breaks my heart every time.

[@chrismcfadden6934]

❤

[@clarenceconwell6183]

Many of us have had that experience of being knocked down by our "brother". Happened to me twice in the Marines. I was asked to destroy my "brother" but I refused, even when he turned on me.

[@reesecup95]

It breaks my heart too 💔

[@novastar2388]

Amen❤❤❤❤

[@hammadusmani7950]

I was on the MTA taking the subway and there was someone asking for change. I gave the man a dollar. A few moments later the man started singing this song and something inside pushed me to sing the song with him. I hit every note and word with him to the embarrassment of my wife and sister who were with me at the time. The thing was, I didn't even know I knew the song. I think about this moment often.

[@CarolineAkwi]

Touching

[@rhondagodwin3991]

Wow! Beautiful story. Thank you. You were blessed. Are!

[@timothy3732]

He asked for change. You gave him a dollar. So that means that for you some change is gonna come.

[@patricktalamantes5503]

One should never boast about their good deeds. It takes away from the deed itself. I heard something like that before.

[@rhondagodwin3991]

@@patricktalamantes5503 He wasn't boasting. He was simply giving us an example of a human exchange that benefitted both parties and all of us who were privileged with his good example to follow. You are way too critical, legalistic, finger pointing for any one to not question your sincerity. I know there are those who don't give from their heart and only give to appear kind but I'd guess you are wrong in judging this man.

[@Bigp352]

This song in Malcolm X gets me every time...😢

[@buggoutmdot3864]

Bigp352 💯

[@kaygirl1234ful]

Facts ..

[@barbaracasey1239]

I cried when they kill malcom X and played a change going to come

[@longlivekingjames806]

I just finished the movie.

[@jesusshuttlesworth3520]

That So Sure. It Get Me Every Time 😭😭😭😭

[@philb.1502]

The Civil Rights anthem. It doesnt get any better. Sam Cooke is the greatest singer this planet earth has ever heard! R.I.P. to the late great Sam Cooke. An icon!!

[@ousmaneouedraogo4478]

no he's not ,michael jacson is better

[@philb.1502]

@@ousmaneouedraogo4478 Not as a singer! No chance.

[@alioucisse1548]

Sam was really good, but I think Nat King Cole was better

[@scottjohnson7450]

I've said this before on other platforms, but IMHO Sam Cooke was right up there with Bobby Hatfield, Michael Jackson, and Aretha for pure vocal talent. A CRIMINALLY underrated singer and completely unappreciated singer nowadays.

[@MrMannface]

This is probably the one most important song made in america