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Pollution

from Organism Called Earth by Ecopella

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A 1960s classic from one of the USA's most gifted satirists. Laugh 'til you cough!

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If you visit American city
You will find it very pretty
Just two things of which you must beware
Don't drink the water and don't breathe the air!

Pollution, pollution!
They got smog and sewage and mud
Turn on your tap
And get hot and cold running crud!

See the halibuts and the sturgeons
Being wiped out by detergeons
Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly
But they don't last long if they try

Pollution, pollution!
You can use the latest toothpaste
And then rinse your mouth
With industrial waste

Just go out for a breath of air
And you'll be ready for Medicare
The city streets are really quite a thrill
If the hoods don't get you, the monoxide will

Pollution, pollution!
Wear a gas mask and a veil
Then you can breathe
Long as you don't inhale!

Lots of things there that you can drink
But stay away from the kitchen sink!
Throw out your breakfast garbage and I've got a hunch
That folks downstream will drink it for lunch

So go to the city
See the crazy people there
Like lambs to the slaughter
They're drinking the water
And breathing [cough] the air!

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from Organism Called Earth, released September 11, 2020
Words & Melody: Tom Lehrer, 1965
Arranged: Wayne Joiner & Miguel Heatwole, 2002

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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