Mom was angry when she got home from work today
To a four billion kilowatt lighting display
Every bulb in the house was burning bright
And I was playing outside, nowhere in sight. She said:
Turn off the lights when you go outside
Turn off the light when you go for a bike ride
Turn off the lights, just do what’s right
Save electricity and turn off the lights
When Dad got home he heard the news and he said to me:
Electricity costs money son, can’t you see
If the lights are on when you’re in the room
When you leave just flip the switch, it’s easy to do
My science teacher said that we burn coal to make power
Black smoke pollutes the air and acid rain makes rivers sour
If we use less power then we’ll burn less coal
Global warming will slow down and cleaner water will flow
So turn off the lights when you go outside
Turn off the lights when you go for a bike ride
Turn off the lights when you go to school
Turn off the lights when you go to the swimming pool
Turn off the lights when you leave the room
Turn off the lights, it’s never too soon
To turn off the lights, to turn off the lights
Just save electricity and turn off the lights
CMN's Environmental Songbook is a compilation of songs that promote respect and responsibility for the environment. You'll find these songs inspiring, fun and educational not just for children, but for the musicians, teachers and other adults who sing with them.