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 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're all doing what we can But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother 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'd all love 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 going to make it with anyone anyhow Don't you know it's gonna be alright, alright, alright