[Verse 1]
As I walk through this wicked world
Searching for light in the darkness of insanity
I ask myself, is all hope lost?
Is there only pain and hatred and misery?

[Chorus]
And each time I feel like this inside
I just wanna know
What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
Oh, what's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?

[Verse 2]
As I walk on through troubled times
My spirit gets so downhearted sometimes
So where are the strong, and who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony, sweet harmony?

[Chorus]
And each time I feel it slippin' away
Just makes me wanna cry
What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
Oh, what's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?

[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
So where are the strong, and who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony, sweet harmony?

[Chorus]
And each time I feel it slippin' away
Just makes me wanna cry
What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
Oh, what's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
Oh, what's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?