Where Have All The Flowers Gone
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Long time passing
Where have all the flowers gone
Long time ago
Where have all the flowers gone
Young girls picked them, every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the young girls gone
Long time passing
Where have all the young girls gone
Long time ago
Where have all the young girls gone
Gone to young men, every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the young men gone
Long time passing
Where have all the young men gone
Long time ago
Where have all the young men gone
Gone to soldiers, every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the soldiers gone
Long time passing
Where have all the soldiers gone
A long long time ago
Where have all the soldiers gone
Gone to graveyards, every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the graveyards gone
Long time passing
Where have all the graveyards gone
Long time ago
Where have all the graveyards gone
Gone to flowers, every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where Have All The Flowers Gone
The Kingston Trio's 1962 recording of 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone' stands as a defining moment in folk revival history. Originally written by Pete Seeger, the song's haunting melody and poignant lyrics about the loss of natural beauty and the consequences of war resonated deeply with the era's social consciousness. The trio's harmonious arrangement brought the piece to a wider audience, cementing their status as pioneers of the American folk movement. Their interpretation emphasized the song's message of peace and environmental stewardship, influencing countless subsequent artists and movements. This recording remains a staple of folk music anthologies, celebrated for its timeless appeal and the group's ability to translate complex political themes into accessible, melodic storytelling.