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African Lady Lyrics by Abbey Lincoln

Straight Ahead

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Sun rise at dawn
Night is gone
I hear your song African lady, the dark fades away
Now it's day
A new morning breaks
The birds in the sky all sing
For Africa awaits
Bright light floods the land
And tomorrow is in your hand
African lady
Wedding a sun and of earth to you gave birth
African lady the sky lends it's stars
From the night to make your eyes bright
Sweet blossoms of scented trees wrap you in perfume breeze
The sun sets burying you
Tents [?] white robes for you
African lady

About “African Lady” by Abbey Lincoln

Read the complete lyrics to "African Lady" by Abbey Lincoln from the album "Straight Ahead". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Jazz, Pop.

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"African Lady" is credited to Abbey Lincoln. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"African Lady" appears on "Straight Ahead".

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