We read in all the papers of the things that may come Someone may get mean enough To drop an atom bomb If one by chance should fall nearby While you're sailin' through the sky Just sit back, enjoy the ride, and bid the world goodbye (Relax and take I easy) (You know what I mean) Don't be nervous, don't get excited It may all turn out to be just a dream If you should come home late some night and find a stranger there Visiting your little wife, let on that you don't care Don't blow your top and rant and rave, as a jealous husband would She will say that you are wrong, that you misunderstood (Relax and take it easy) (You know what I mean) Don't be nervous, don't get excited It may all turn out to be just a dream It you should wake up late some night and find your garage on fire There's no reason you should try to save the family car Just walk, don't run, and telefone to the fire insurance man Easy your conscience, pray for rain, stand back and warm your hands (Relax and take it easy) (You know what I mean)