It’s there when I turn on the tap
    And when I flush the loo.
I need it when I take a shower
    Or give a drink to you.

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I use it when I clean my teeth
    Or when I wash my hair.
The clouds above send it to us.
     It travels through the air.

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You’ll find it at the swimming pool
     And also in the sea.
All living things depend on it
    And not just you or me.

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We use it when we make the tea
     And for iced-lollies too,
And use it when we wash our clothes -
    Yes, lots of it, it’s true.

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I sometimes grumble at the rain
      And you do I expect,
But water’s such a precious gift
     Which we really should respect.

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