Nina Simone Something to Live For

(1939) Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn I want something to live for Someone to make my life an adventurous dream Oh, what wouldn't I give for Someone who'd take my life and make it seem gay as they say it ought to be Why can't I have love like that brought to me? My eye is watching the noon crowds searching the promenades seeking a clue To the one who will someday be my Something to live for Something to live for Something to live for