Change the World " is a song written by Tommy Sims , Gordon Kennedy , and Wayne Kirkpatrick whose best-known version was recorded by the English singer Eric Clapton for the soundtrack of the 1996 film '' Phenomenon '' . The track was produced by R&B record producer Kenneth " Babyface " Edmonds . The Clapton release , recorded for Reprise and Warner Bros . Records , reached the Top 40 in twenty countries and topped the charts in Canada , as well as '' Billboard '' magazine 's Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40 charts in the United States . The single won eight awards , including three Grammy Awards at the 39th annual ceremony in 1997
39th annual ceremony
39th Annual Grammy Awards
Change the World