[Chorus: The Temptations]

War, huh

What is it good for?

Nothing

War, huh

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, say it again

War, huh, good god

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing

[Verse 1: Dennis Edwards]

War, I despise

'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives

War means tears to thousands of mothers' eyes

When their sons go off to fight and lose their lives

[Chorus: The Temptations]

I said, war, huh

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, say it again

War, huh

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing

[Verse 2: Dennis Edwards]

War, it's nothing but a heartbreak

War, friend only to the undertaker

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?

[Chorus: The Temptations]

Oh, war, huh, good God, y'all

What is it good for? (You tell 'em)

Nothing

War, good God, huh

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, good God

[Verse 3: Dennis Edwards]

War, it's nothing but a heartbreaker

War, friend only to the undertaker

Wars have shattered many young men's 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

[Chorus: The Temptations]

Oh, war, huh, good God

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, mhm

War, huh, good God almighty, listen

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, yeah

[Verse 4: Dennis Edwards]

War, it's 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 it got to be a better way

I said

[Chorus: The Temptations]

War, huh, yeah yeah

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, say it again

War, huh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing, say it again

War, huh, nothing but a heartbreaker

What is it good for?