What would you do with an old, old song Nobody wants to sing What would you do with an old, old band Nobody wants to read You better keep it around Don't you throw it away You may want to hear it again someday You better keep it around Don't you throw it away You may want to hear it again someday What would you do with a poor old friend A friend who lost his way What would you do with an old, old dog A dog who's gone astray You better keep it around Don't you chase him away You may need a friend, dog, and son What would you do with an old, old song Nobody wants to sing What would you do with an old, old band Nobody wants to read