Everybody Says Don't

Everybody says don't

Everybody says don't

Everybody says don't it isn't right

Don't is isn't niceEverybody says don't

Everybody says don't

Everybody says don't walk on the grass

Don't disturb the peace, don't skate on the iceWell I say do, I say

Walk on the grass it was meant to feel

I say sail. Tilt at the windmill

And if you fail you failEverybody says don't

Everybody says don't

Everybody says don't get out of line

When they say that then lady that's a sign

Nine times out of ten

Lady you are doing just fineMake just a ripple, come on be brave

This time a ripple, next time a wave

Sometimes you have to start small

Climbing the tiniest wall

Maybe you're going to fall

But it's better than not starting at allEverybody says no stop

Mustn't rock the boat, mustn't touch a thing

Everybody says don't

Everybody says wait

Everybody says can't fight city-hall

Can't upset the cart

Can't laugh at the kingWell I say try

I say

Laugh at the kings or they'll make you cry

Lose your poise

Fall if you have to, but lady make a noise

YesEverybody says don't

Everybody says can't

Everybody says wait around for miracles

That's the way the world is made

I insist on miracles if you do them

Miracles might come true

Then I say don't

Don't be afraid