Who will save the river valley? That's my drinking water

This was once a sacred place now, look at what we've got here

I'll pretend there isn't any problem, just do my job

And if I don't like the standard of living, go move to Russia

Me and Pete went swimming last night, he's my friend from Boy Scouts

All the fish were floating upright, we got scared, and we got out

Mother says don't play down where your father does his job

And though he's got to make living, or move to Russia

This is my world, this is my world, don't let it go away

Is it a crime, spending my time, dreaming of yesterday?

Meet me in the river valley, you can tell me stories

'Bout a time before pinstripe suits, dippers, grits, and tories

If my mother sang the songs her mother taught her

And we'd be swimming off in cool, cool water

And when she'd call us from the yard

Running home it felt like God

This is my world

Don't take it away

Is your favourite place controlled by developing ambitions?

Do you think you'll have some power signing a petition?

Are you fine with your surroundings? Are they gonna crumble?

I'm living in the river valley, come and join me for a tumble

High up above, see the cars up on the viaduct

From sunrise to the last call - they push their luck

And that would be fine

If the world was yours, and you were mine

Who will save the river valley? (this is my world)

Who will save the river valley? (this is my world)

Who will save the river valley? (this is my world)

Who will save the river valley?

From the Liner:

(Mike-vocals, woodblock; Murray-vocals, electric guitar; Jean-vocals, snare drum; Dave-lead vocal, acoustic guitar)