War
Composer(s): Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield
Performer(s): Edwin Starr



Oh no-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 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 

Yeah War-I despise 
'Cos it means destruction 
Of innocent lives 
War means tears 
To thousands of mothers how 
When their sons go off to fight 
And lose their lives 
I said 
War-huh 
It's an enemy of all mankind 
No point of war 
'Cos you're a man 
War has caused unrest 
Among the younger generation  

Give it to me one time-now 
Give it to me one time-now 
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, there's just got to be a better way 
It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War 
Friend only to the undertaker 
War 
War 
War-Good God, now 
Now 
Give it to me one time now 
Now now 
What is it good for?