From the musical play “Cabin in the Sky”, 1940.
Words by John Latouche.
Music by Vernon Duke.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Listen to you always toein’ the mark
Doin’ what you’re told to do from dawn to dark
Don’t let life lead you around by the nose
Oh no, strike that well known Patrick Henry pose
Let yourself go and
Chorus
Do what you wanna do
It’s your life and brother it’s up to you
Say what you wanna say
Speak your piece and trouble will fly away
Go on and live like a crazy elf
Put your inhibitions upon the shelf
You’re sure to be what you wanna be
If you’re free to do what you wanna do