- Written by
- Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
- Date
- 1960s
- Medium
- graphite on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Handwritten notes for a song idea, graphite on lined paper torn from a spiral notebook. At top right is [song idea] underlined three times, followed by [clocks are here to remind us that / we're always too late - / or too early - / and never on time - / the only time we're on time is / when we die - ]. A horizontal line follows this main note section with [happened Jly 1, with Abby / Lincoln + Andrew in my room - ] written underneath. There are no marks or inscriptions on the verso.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- notes
- Topic
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Music
- Popular music
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.132.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Nina Simone
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.