[Verse 1]

If you're searchin' out for somethin', don't try so hard

If you're feelin' kind of nothin', 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

[Verse 2]

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 savor every mouthful and treasure every moment

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

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 3]

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

Screamin' 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

[Bridge]

Oh, what a beautiful world

This is the life for me

Oh, what a beautiful world

It's the simple life for me

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]

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

[Outro]

Don't try so hard

Don't try so hard