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War - Edwin Starr

War, huh, yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, uhh 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, oh

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

I said, war, huh (good God, y'all) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, just say it again War (whoa), huh (oh Lord) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me

It ain't nothing but a heart-breaker (War) Friend only to The Undertaker Oh, war it's 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? Oh

War, huh (good God y'all) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it, say it, say it War (uh-huh), huh (yeah, huh) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me

It ain't nothing but a heart-breaker (War) It's got one friend that's The Undertaker Oh, war, has shattered many a young man's dreams Made him disabled, bitter and mean Life is much too short and precious To spend fighting wars each day War can't give life It can only take it away, oh

War, huh (good God y'all) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, say it again

War (whoa), huh (oh Lord) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me

It ain't nothing but a heart breaker (War) Friend only to The Undertaker, woo 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, oh

War, huh (God y'all) What is it good for? You tell me (nothing) Say it, say it, say it, say it

War (good God), huh (now, huh) What is it good for? Stand up and shout it (nothing)

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