Long As You're Living-Max Roach

Long a You're Living - Abbey Lincoln 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 you're living 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