Simple Rules of Life

Don't sit down when the flames are getting higher
Don't stand up when the bullets start to fly
Don't start to swim until you're in the water
Don't fall in love if you're afraid to cry

If you like life, don't complain of getting older
Don't fall asleep till the fat one starts to sing
If you wanna run, make sure you're moving forward
Don't start a fight unless you're wearing wings

The simple rules of life might seem obvious to you
But laugh at them, and that might be the last thing that you do
They're much the same for everyone, if you're high or low
Who knows where they come from and who knows where they'll go

Don't be brave unless your eyes are open
Don't think twice when you've jumped out of a plane
Don't burn a bridge till you've reached the other side
Don't lose the key if you've wrapped yourself in chains

Don't hog the ball when someone's talking to you
Don't talk to a fool without opening your heart
Don't start a dream if you can't throw the dice
Don't ask for a credit until you've played your part

The simple rules of life might seem obvious to you
But laugh at them, and that might be the last thing that you do
They're much the same for everyone, if you're high or low
Who knows where they come from and who knows where they'll go

The simple rules of life might seem obvious to you
But laugh at them, and that might be the last thing that you do
They're much the same for everyone, if you're high or low
Who knows where they come from and who knows where they'll go