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 Heh! 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, yeah Someday our turn will come around, yeah 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 Yeah, it's gonna come Hey, hey, boys Yeah, 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 Yeah, oh, a change is gonna come Now, hey boys, hey boys A change is gonna come Oh, hey boys, hey boys