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?
(You know its gonna be) alright?
(You know its gonna be) alright?

You say you´ve 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 is, brother, you´ll have to wait,

Don´t you know it´s gonna be alright?
(You know its gonna be) alright?
(You know its gonna be) 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 gonna make it with anyone anyhow,

Don´t you know it´s gonna be alright?
(You know its gonna be) alright?
(You know its gonna be) alright?
(You know its gonna be) alright?