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Abbey Lincoln - Long As You're Living
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Abbey Lincoln
Abbey Lincoln
Vocals
Bobby Boswell
Bobby Boswell
Double Bass
Max Roach
Max Roach
Drums
Stanley Turrentine
Stanley Turrentine
Tenor Saxophone
Julian Priester
Julian Priester
Trombone
Tommy Turrentine
Tommy Turrentine
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Oscar Brown, Jr.
Oscar Brown, Jr.
Songwriter
Julian Priester
Julian Priester
Songwriter
Thomas Turrentine
Thomas Turrentine
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Grauer
Bill Grauer
Producer
Orrin Keepnews
Orrin Keepnews
Producer
Jack Higgins
Jack Higgins
Recording Engineer
Jack Matthews
Jack Matthews
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

Forgive me if i seem to preach But there is something that i want to say A message that i hope will reach People who are throwing life away I call it my philosophy That is why i pass it on to you Because it works so well for me It helps me get away from strife I hope you listen carefully They say the truth will make you free And that's the way you want to be 'Cause brother this is your life Long as you're livin' Always remember Time is for spendin' But there's an ending While you are sleepin' Lifetime is creepin' Wake up and taste it Foolish to waste it Sample and savor All of it's flavor Long as you're livin' Long as you're livin' Always remember Folks who are lazy Are playing crazy Better keep movin' Keep on improvin' You won't be hurried After you're buried Live every minute Put yourself in it Long as you're livin' Long as you're livin' Always remember You'll never beat life Don't try to cheat life All in are brothers Do unto others Love's for enjoying Hate's for destroying Never forget it Or you'll regret it Long as your livin Forgive me if i seem to preach But there is something that i want to say A message that i hope will reach People who are throwing life away I call it my philosophy That is why i pass it on to you Because it works so well for me It helps me get away from strife I hope you listen carefully They say the truth will make you free And that's the way you want to be 'Cause brother this is your life
Writer(s): Thomas Turrentine, Julian Priester Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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