Everybody Says Don't / Yes - Sutton Foster

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 at 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

Nine times out of ten

Lady, you are doing just fine

Life keeps happening every day

Say yes

When opportunities come your way

You can’t start wondering what to say

You never win if you never play

Say yes

There’s mink and marigold right outside

And long white Cadillacs you can ride

But nothing’s gained if there’s nothing tried

Say yes

Don’t say «why?»

Say «why not?»

What lies beyond what is

Is not

So what?

Say yes

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

Everybody says stop

Everybody says

Musn’t rock the boat

Musn’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 kings or they’ll make you cry

Lose your poise

Fall if you have to

But, lady, make a noise

Yes, I’ll walk

Yes, I’ll look

Yes, I’d love to do such and such

Yes, I’ll try

Yes, I’ll dare

Yes, I’ll fly

Yes, I’ll share

Yes, I’d happily, thank you very much

Yes

Oh, 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, nothing to them

Say yes

Don’t be afraid