Running water brings us health
And other things worth more than wealth
Without it we would thirst and smell
Our homes might burn or wouldn't sell.

Running water puts out fires
Sprinkles the lawn, and never tires
Bathes the babe, his pants and gown;
Makes the insurance rates go down.

It irrigates peas and roses
Washes necks and ears and noses;
At the movies cools the air
For the lovesick, spooning pair.

Flushes toilets, fills the tub
For dirty clothes, aye, there's the rub
Wets our whistles, keeps us clean
Makes the vegetables grow green.

These things running water brings
Alike to common men and kings;
And so from birth clear to the end
Running water is man's best friend.