Written by Strong/Whitfield
 
The logic of war seems to be if the belligerent can fight, he will fight.  
That leaders will not surrender until surrender is academic.
How is a national leader to explain the sacrifice of so much for nothing?
Well,  relax I can explain,  I don't want to die!

War-huh What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Say it again

War-huh Oh! What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Yeah

War - I despise 'cos it means destruction of innocent life
War -  Made tears hence ten thousands of mothers howl,
When their sons out 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- Oh Oh Oh Lord!
What is it good for,  Absolutely nothing  Listen to me!

War - It aint nothing but a heart breaker
War - Friend only to the undertaker

War - It's an enemy of all mankind, The point of war blows your mind,
War has caused unrest among the younger generation,
Induction, then destruction, who wants to die.

War-huh,  What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Say it again War-huh
What is it good for?  Absolutely nothing
Say it say it!

War-huh Huh!  War-huh Ha!

War - Has shattered many young men's dreams
We've got no place for it today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows theres got to be a better way

War-huh Good God!  What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Say it Say it

War-huh Oh Oh Oh Lord   What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing

Hallelujah!

War - It aint nothing but a heart breaker
War - Friend only to the undertaker

War War War-huh yeah War!

War-huh,  What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Say it 
War huh, Good God now!  What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing Say it...

Oh Lord there's got to be a better way
Say it again
There's got to be a better way - yeah
What is it good for?

War-huh,  yeah!  What is it good for?