I Found Out Along The Way That

Music Became My Refuge And Then My Salvation.

After I Got Over The Terrible Pain Of Having Something Of Mine Taken From Me, I Began To Think How Bad Everybody Else Must Be Feeling. It Wasn't A Nice Time.

As Much As I Try, When I Open My Mouth, Lena Comes Out, And I Get So Mad.

Nobody Black Or White Who Really Believes In Democracy Can Stand Aside Now; Everybody's Got To Stand Up And Be Counted.

I Had My Schooling Right There In The Cotton Club.