Don’t Throw It Away

Leo B. had big idea Somethin' that would last for a million years You see, someday we will all disappear But the big idea will still be here You gotta use it again Baby, don't ya throw it away (Don't ya throw it away) Now, who could imagine everything it would bring You can turn that plastic into any ol' thing It's so convenient, you just can't beat it 'Til it gets into the ocean and the fish start to eat it You gotta use it again Baby, don't ya throw it away (Don't ya throw it away) Well now a turtle can't swim and a bird can't sing When they're stuck in the hole of a six-pack ring We got bottle and bags, caps and cups We got too much stuff, we gotta clean it all up You gotta use it again Baby, don't ya throw it away (Don't ya throw it away) Well the face of this planet, as far as I can see Well it could use just a little plastic surgery Well now Leo didn't know he was starting a mess How it all turns out is anyone's guess I use it all the time, I must confess But if I care a little more, I'll use a little less You gotta use it again Baby, don't ya throw it away (Don't ya throw it away) 'Cause it's a beautiful world Baby, don't ya throw it away They done cut the light on So I'm finished now (Haha) I'm gon' get my money and go back to Mississippi Alright