I've been doing my time, like being broke is a crime
But at least I do what I like, and someday it's gonna make me money
I've got love in my life, and someday I'm gonna make her my wife
She doesn't like it when I get high, but it makes all the devastation funny

Don't take life too serious, because we all die
You won't make it out alive, even if you try
So live a little, chicken little, roll up, smoke up, chill a little
Don't take life too serious, because we all die

I just wanna have fun, and if you don't like it, you can get lost
 (Yes, you can, babe)
And I know I'm running my mouth, but someday it's gonna make me money

Don't take life too serious, because we all die
('Cause we all die)
You won't make it out alive, even if you try
(Even if you try)
So live a little, chicken little, roll up, smoke up, chill a little
Don't take life too serious, because we all die

One day when I am old, I'll have my money, I'll have my soul
When they ask if I'm ready to go, I want them to know...
(Don't take)

Don't take life too serious, because we all die
(Because we all die)
You won't make it out alive, even if you try
So live a little, chicken little, roll up, smoke up, chill a little
Don't take life too serious, because we all die
(Said, "We all die.")