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

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