Everybody Says Don't - From "Anyone Can Whistle"

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 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, buddy that's a sign
Nine times out of ten
Buddy you're 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's 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 they'll make you cry"
Lose your voice
Fall if you have to
But Buddy, make a noice
Yes
Everybody says "don't"
Everybody says "can't"
Everybody says "wait around for miracles
That's the way the world is made"
I exists of miracles
If you do then miracles they might come true
Then I say "don't
Don't be afraid"