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Control Yourself Lyrics by Doris Day, André Previn

Duet

1962

Control yourself, contain yourself
Restrict yourself, restrain yourself
And always let tranquility be your goal

Control yourself, contain yourself
And if you can't, explain yourself
And try to act agreeably on the whole

Life is far too short to spend it in a huff
Try to be the sort of guy who laughs
When things get rough

Control yourself, contain yourself
You can and still remain yourself
If you will let serenity in your soul

You must contain yourself
Restrain yourself
And train yourself, to gain yourself control

Control yourself, contain yourself
Restrict yourself, restrain yourself
And always let tranquility be your goal

Control yourself, contain yourself
And if you can't, refrain yourself
And try to act agreeably on the whole

Life is just too great to waste it being sad
Try to imitate the guy who grins
When things walk back

Control yourself, contain yourself
And soon you won't, complain yourself
If you will let serenity in your soul

You must contain yourself
Restrain yourself
And train yourself to gain yourself control

About “Control Yourself” by Doris Day

Read the complete lyrics to "Control Yourself" by Doris Day, André Previn from the album "Duet" in 1962. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Easy Listening.

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"Control Yourself" is credited to Doris Day, André Previn. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Control Yourself" appears on "Duet" in 1962.

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