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?
Don't you know it's gonna be alright?
Don't you know it's 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 when you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is, brother, you'll have to wait

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

Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright