War,
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me

Oh war, I despise

'Cause it means the destruction of innocent lives
War means tears to thousands of mother's eyes
When their sons go to fight
And lose their lives

Oh war
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War
It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
What is it good for
Friends only to the undertaker

War is the enemy to all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest within the younger generation
Induction, then destruction
Who wants to die

Oh war
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Come on, let me hear y'all

War

It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
It's got one friend that's the undertaker

War has shattered many young men's dreams
Made them disabled bitter and mean
Life is much too short and precious to
spend fighting wars these days
War can't give life
It can only take it away

War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, y'all
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Come on
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Come on, come on now

It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
Friends only to the undertaker

Peace, love and understanding, tell me
Is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there's got to be a better way

War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, y'all
War
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing

Say it again, y'all
War
What is it good for
Absolutely