Compensation

by Nina Simone

From the album: Nina Simone and Piano!

Track 5 of 15 on Nina Simone and Piano! (1969).

Duration: 1:35

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Lyrics for Compensation

Because I have loved so deeply Because I have loved so long God in His great compassion Gave me the gift of song Because I have loved so vainly Sung with such faltering breath Oh-oh-oh-oh the Master in His infinite mercy Offers the boon of death

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  13. I'll Look Around
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