Abbey Lincoln

Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me

Abbey Lincoln


Tom: C

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Do nothin' till you hear from me
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Pay no attention to what's said 
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Why people tear the seams of anyone's dream 
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Is over my head. 
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Do nothin' till you hear from me. 
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At least consider our romance
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If you should take the word of others you've heard 
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I haven't a chance
Bridge
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True I've been seen      with someone new
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But does that mean that I'm untrue                   
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When we're apart the words in my hear 
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Reveal how I feel about you      
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Some kiss may cloud my memory
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And other arms may hold a thrill 
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But please do nothin' till you hear it from me 
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And you never will