I'VE JUST GOTTA GET OUT OF THE HABIT
(Jimmy Van Heusen (m) Johnny Burke (l) )

as recorded by The Andrews Sisters
with Gordon Jenkins' Orchestra & Chorus
March 30th 1950 Los Angeles


I'VE just gotta get out of the habit of playin' for keeps,
And counting on someone and getting the weeps!
I look at you and what do I say?
I've just gotta get out of the habit some day! 

I've just gotta get out of the habit of havin' such hope,
I start out a dreamer and end up a dope!
I tell myself wherever you're near,
I've just gotta get out of the habit next year!

Lucky stiff they'd call me if I kissed you,
That's lovely enough but I'm in a tough spot!
Please don't smile 'cause really I'll resist you,
I'm saying I will but probably will not!

I've just gotta get out of the habit of tryin' to win,
Those beautiful endings just never begin!
I hate to call you my used to be,
I've just gotta get out of the habit, you see, 
For I've gotta get you in the habit of me! 

I've just gotta get out of the habit of tryin' to win,
Those beautiful endings just never begin!
I hate to call you my used to be,
I've just gotta get out of the habit, you see,
For I've gotta get you in the habit of me!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - January 2016)