Everybody says don't   Everybody says don't   Everybody says don't it isn't right   Don't is 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 till to 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   No times out of ten   Lady you are 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 you're going to fall   But it is better than not starting at all      Everybody says no stop   Mustn't rock the boat, mustn'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 or he'll make 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 might come true   Then I say don't   Don't be afraid