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

You know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be yeah 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, don't you know, don't you know, no
We're all doing what we can

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

You know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be yeah 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, don't you know, don't you know, no
You'd better free your mind instead

But when you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow

You know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be yeah alright
I said you know it's gonna be alright
Yeah don't you know it's gonna be alright
I said you know you know it's gonna be alright
Yeah you know it's gonna be alright
I said you know it's gonna be alright

Alright, alright
Yeah yeah yeah