don't go near the water

don't go near the water

don't you think it's sad

what's happened to the water

our water's going bad

oceans

rivers

lakes and streams

have all been touched by man

the poison floating out to sea

now threatens life on land

don't go near the water

ain't it sad

what's happened to the water

it's going bad

don't go near the water

don't go near the water

toothpaste and soap will make our oceans a bubble bath

so let's avoid an ecological aftermath

beginning with me

beginning with you

don't go near the water

to do it any wrong

to be cool with the water

is the message of this song

let's all help the water

right away

do what we can and ought to

let's start today