Throw It Away

music and lyrics: Abbey Lincoln


I think about the life I live
A figure made of clay
And think about the things I lost
The things I gave away
And when I’m in a certain mood
I search the halls and look
One night I found these magic words
In a magic book

Throw it away
You can throw it away
Live your life
Give your love
Each and everyday
Keep your hands wide open
Let the sun shine through
You can never lose a thing
If it belongs to you

There’s a hand that rocks the cradle
And a hand to help us stand


Brenda Frans - vocals
Joost Swart - grand piano
Daniel Guilliamse - pedal steel guitar
Jeroen Vierdag - double bass
Roy Dackus - drums