If you're searching out for something, don't try so hard

If you're feeling kind of nothing, don't try so hard

When your problems seem like mountains

You feel the need to find some answers

You can leave it for another day... don't try so hard

But if you fall and take a tumble, it won't be far

If you fail you mustn't grumble, thank your lucky stars

Just savour every mouthful, and treasure every moment

When the storms are raging round you, stay right where you are

Oh don't try so hard

Oh don't take it all to heart

It's only fools they make these rules

Don't try so hard

One day you'll be a sergeant major, Oh you'll be so proud

Screaming out your bloody orders, Hey, but not too loud

Polish all your shiny buttons, Dress as lamb instead of mutton

But you never had to try to stand out from the crowd

Oh what a beautiful world, this is the life for me

Oh what a beautiful world, it's the simple life for me

Oh don't try so hard

Oh don't take it all to heart

It's only fools - they make these rules

Don't try so hard, Don't try so...

Don't try so hard