During the 1960’s, Miss Lee was highly active as a lyricist, writing songs with well-known collaborators. Among her best known tunes written during more than 40 years of songwriting are "I'm Gonna Go Fishin’", with Duke Ellington; "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter," with Dave Grusin; "All for You," with Steve Allen; "Then Was Then (And Now Is Now)," with Cy Coleman and "What More Can a Woman Do" with Dave Barbour.