[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