You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world

But when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me out

Don't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright

You say you got a real solution Well, you know We'd all love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well, you know We're all doing what we can

But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you have to wait

Don't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright, alright

You say you'll change the constitution Well, you know We all want to change your head You tell me it's the institution Well, you know You'd better free your mind instead

But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow

Don't you know know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright

Alright, alright Alright, alright Alright, alright Alright, alright