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Carmen McRae

Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

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Being alone, life is your own
But sometimes the cost is dear
Being complete ,knowing defeat 
Keeping on from year to year
It takes some Doing
Monkering the blues you hear
Keeping on from year to year

Life is a school 
Less your a fool 
But the learning  brings you pain
Know when and once
Your just a dunce
Trial and error loss  and gain
It takes some doing
Monkerys a slow slow train
Trial and error loss and gain

Finding your one place in the sun
Doesn’t come the easy way
Living is cheap, nothing is cheap
Measured by the dues you pay
It takes some doing
Monkerings à blue highway
Measured by the dues you pay
You got to pay them dues yeah

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