"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" is a folk song popularized by Pete Seeger in the 1950s. The lyrics are about the futility of war and the loss of life it brings. The song is based on a traditional Ukrainian folk song, "Koloda Duda," which dates back to the 19th century. The lyrics were adapted into English by Pete Seeger in 1955, and the song became a hit after it was recorded by The Kingston Trio in 1958. The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Peter, Paul and Mary.

Here are the lyrics to "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?":

Where have all the flowers gone,

Long time passing?

Where have all the flowers gone,

Long time ago?

Where have all the flowers gone?

Girls have picked them,

Every one.

Oh, when will they ever learn,

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Where have all the young girls gone?

They've taken husbands,

Every one.

Oh, when will they ever learn,

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Where have all the husbands gone?

Gone for soldiers,

Every one.

Oh, when will they ever learn,

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Where have all the soldiers gone?

Gone to graveyards,

Every one.

Oh, when will they ever learn,

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Where have all the graveyards gone?

Covered with flowers,

Every one.

Oh, when will we ever learn,

Oh, when will we ever learn?