Absolutely
Nothing!
War by Edwin Starr

War, huh, yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Say it again, y'all

War, huh, good God
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Listen to me

Ohhh, war, I despise
Because it means destruction of innocent lives.

War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes when
their sons go to fight
And lose their lives

I said, war, huh
Good God, y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Say it again

War, whoa, Lord
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Listen to me

War, it ain't nothing
But a heartbreaker
War, friend only to the undertaker
Ooooh, war
It's an enemy to all mankind
The point of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest
Within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die?

Aaaaah, war-huh, Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Say it, say it, say it
War, huh
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Listen to me

War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War, it's got one friend
That's the undertaker
Ooooh, war, has shattered
Many a young mans dreams
Made him 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

Ooooh, war, huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Say it again

War, whoa, Lord
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing!
Listen to me

War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War, friend 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

Ooooooh, war, huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for?
You tell me
Say it, say it, say it, say it

War, huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for
Stand up and shout it. Nothing!