Life is like a song to singwith measured beats and phrasesWith bended notes and some repeatsmusic through the agesthat brings the highs, the lows, the swellssometimes it's for an endingbringing other songs to singascending, descendingLearning how to listenhow to hear a melodyhow to hear the song I'm singinghow to feel and let it beand listen to the songknowing how it goesand listen for the melody that flowsMusic is a loverwith shiny golden wingsthat whispers in the lovers' earsand dances when it singsand sings in variationson an everlasting themeit's either love or sorrow on the sceneI'm learning how to listenfor the songs I name and sign,and claim as a possession,and say that they are mine.'Cause every body knowsthat songs come from out of the blue,and I'm learning how to hear[the changes too.I'm learning how to listento the rhythm of the night.How to keep it simple,how to make it sweet and light.Smooth and free and easyor slammin' in a jamand know for just a momentthe music that I am.I'm learning how to listen,how to holler, sing the blues.I'm learning how to rise aboveand wear somebody's shoes.Learning how to listenfor the song was given me.I'm learning how to listen and be free.I'm learning how to listen,how to hear a melodyhow to hear the song I'm singinghow to feel and let it be,and listen to the songknowing how it goesand listen for the melody that flowsand listen for the melody that flows.
Lyrics by Abbey Lincoln
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