When ye fall into direct temptation (count it all joy [2x]) Knowing that the trying your faith worketh patience (count it all joy [2x]) For we know a change is gonna come all our headaches and trouble will soon be gone We shall see his face when we reach that heavenly home until then we must work until the day is done Count it all joy [8x] Oh, count it all joy Count it all joy [2x] A Change is gonna come [3x] A change is gonna come (I know a change) [6x] Oh count it all joy Count it all joy [7x]