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 are doing what we can

But if you want money for people with minds that hate

All I can tell you brother is you have to wait

Don't you know it's gonna be 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 better free your mind instead

But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao

You ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow

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