Don't Try So Hard

Queen

If you're searching out for something
Don't try so hard
I you're feeling kind of nothing
Don't try so hard
When your problems seem like mountains
Feel the need to find some answers
You can leave it for another day
Don't try so hard

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
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

One day you'll be a Sergeant Major
Oh you'll be so proud
Screaming out your bloody orders
Hey but not too loud
Polish all your shiny buttons
Dressed as lamb instead of mutton
But you never had to try
To stand out from the crowd

Oh what a beautiful world
Is this the life for me
Oh what a beautiful world
It's the simple life for me

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
Don't try so hard
Don't try so hard


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Don't Try So Hard Lyrics as written by Brian May John Deacon

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    its a nother queen song that just makes you think about situations, i mean a lot of people rate dont stop me now as a feel good song and it is amazing but there forgetting about the others, like this and party and yes i realise they wernt singles but they deserve a little recognistion. this is a wonderful song with a shockingly great guitar solo and chorus. xxx

    princess*delilahon February 20, 2007   Link

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