Things Are Getting Better - Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans

Every day's a struggle just to survive I look on the world sometime with tears in my eyes And they say "Don't worry" They claim that, Things are getting better every day' But how can you be proud of turnin' your head When you see little kids on the streets, y'all, beggin' for bread Said I'm worried, Lord have mercy That things are getting' better every day One more thing, you all They claim this recession is soon gonna end but Food prices are higher than they've ever been Said I'm worried They claim that things are gettin' better every day Claim it's gettin' better But it ain't gettin' no better They claim it's gettin' better But I can't see it gettin' no better Oh no, oh no One more thing you all Every time a man stands up for what he thinks might be right Somebody's come along, you all and they end his life Said I'm worried, Lord have mercy That things are getting' better every day Every day, y'all Every day, y'all And one more thing People die because of lack of medication They ain't got the money sometime to pay for them operation And they say, "Don't worry' That things are gettin' better every day I sure can't see it this mornin' Peoples they ain't ever seen times like they are Like bein' so hard Seems like everybody everywhere has been laid off their job And they say, "Don't worry" Say it again That things are gettin' better every day One more time fellas now Claim it's gettin' better But I can't see it getting' no better But I sure hope it's gettin' a little bit better

It's getting better all the time I used to get mad at my school (Now I can't complain) The teachers who taught me weren't cool (Now I can't complain) Holding me down Turning me 'round Filling me up with your rules I've got to admit it's getting better (Better) A little better all the time (It can't get no worse) I have to admit it's getting better (Better) It's getting better, since you've been mine I used to be angry a man Me hiding me head in the sand You gave me the word, I finally heard I'm doing the best that I can I've got to admit it's getting better (Better) A little better all the time (It can't get no worse) I have to admit it's getting better (Better) It's getting better, since you've been mine Getting so much better all the time It's getting better all the time (Better, better, better) It's getting better all the time (Better, better, better) I used to be cruel to my woman, I beat her And kept her apart from the things that she loved Man I was mean, but I'm changing my scene And I'm doing the best that I can I admit it's getting better (Better) A little better all the time (It can't get no worse) Yes, I admit it's getting better (Better) It's getting better since you've been mine Getting so much better all the time It's getting better all the time (Better, better, better) It's getting better all the time (Better, better, better) Getting so much better all the time

I walked by the river Where we said goodbye Thought of your kisses And didn't even cry I am gettin' better (gettin' better) I am gettin' better (gettin' better) I talked with an old friend He asked about you I managed to tell him With just a tear or two I am gettin' better (gettin' better) I am gettin' better (gettin' better) I know I'll never be the same I was standin' too close to the flame But it doesn't hurt so much To hear your name I think I'll make it I am gettin' better (gettin' better)

I just found comfort in you I don't want no other but you Tired of the struggle with you (oh-oh, oh-oh) You ain't gotta leave me so confused And maybe I'll find a better thing Someone that don't treat me like a fool Onto better things Polar opposite of what you do Onto better things Better things, better things Onto better things, better things Can't you find the time? I stay with the mic, so keep the advice You looking like a thief through my eyes, save me a slice Running through the streets in thе night And up on the front lawn, with sprinklers on and wet shirts A high guy need a bеd first Need good weed and head first We going headfirst Ay, 'cause I put the bread first I just found comfort in you I don't want no other but you Tired of the struggle with you You ain't gotta leave me so confused And maybe I'll find a better thing Someone that don't treat me like a fool Onto better things Polar opposite of what you do Onto better things Better things, better things Onto better things, better things Can't you find the time? Hate to love it It's too good to be true Easy does it Breaking all the rules Undercover Outside by the pool Grapes and honey, mmh Chocolate-a-la-mode Hate to love it, had to get a room Hate to love it, yeah