War
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
War
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothingWar, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
Friend only to the undertaker
War means tears
To thousands of mothers' eyes
When their sons go out to fight
And their daughters lose their lives inWar
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Tell me war
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothingWar, it's an enemy of all mankind
The news of war
It breaks my heart and close my mind
War has laid waste to a whole generation
Induction then destruction
And who wants to die in aWar
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Tell me war
What is it good for?
Ask yourself this questionOh peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord, Lord, Lord there's got to be a better waySay war
What is it good for?
Tell me, tell me, tell me
War
What is it good for?
What is it good for?
What is it good for?Ohh, can you tell me now?
There's got to be a better way