What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Uh-huh, yeah War, hoah, yeah! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Say it again y'all! War, hoah, good God! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Listen to me. War, I despise. Cause it means destruction Of innocent lives. War means tears To thousands of mother how. When their sons go off to fight And lose their lifes. I said, War, hoah, good God y'all! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Say it again! War, hoah, whoaoaoaooo Lord. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Listen to me. War, it ain't nothing but a hearbreaker Friend only To the undertaker. Oh, War is an 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? Ohhhhhh! War, hoah, good God y'all! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Say it, Say it, Say it! War, uh-huh yeah, hoah! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Listen to me. It ain't nothing But a heartbreaker. It's got one friend And that's the undertaker. War has shattered Many young man's dreams. Made him disable, Bitter, and Mean. Life it much too short and precious To spend fighting these wars these day. War can't give life, It can only take it away! Ohhhhhh! War, hoah, good God y'all! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Say it again! War, (whoa, whoa, whooo) hoah, Lord! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Listen to me. It ain't nothing But a heartbreak. Friend only, To the undertaker. Please woman, Understand and tell me. Is there no place For you and me? They say we must fight To keep our freedom. But Lord knows There's got to be a better way! Ohhhhhhh! War, hoah, good God y'all! What is it good for? You tell 'em Nothing! Say it, Say it, Say it! War, good God now! What is it good for? Stand up beside it! Nothing!