everybody says don't

everybody says don't

everybody says don't

everybody says

don't it isn't right

don't it isn't nice

everybody 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 ice

well

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 fail

everybody 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 your doing just fine

make 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 your going to fall

but it's better than not starting at all

everybody says no

stop musn't rock the boat

musn't touch a thing

everybody says don't

everybody says wait

everybody says can't fight city hall

can't upset the court

can't laugh at the king

well

i say try

i say

laugh at the king till it makes you cry

loose your poise

fall if you have to

but lady make a noise

yes

everybody 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

knock on to them

i say don't

don't be afraid