"Where have all the audiences gone?
Long time passing,
Where have all the audiences gone?
Long time ago.
Where have all the audiences gone?
Gone as relics, every one.
When will they soon return?
Oh when will they soon return?

Where have all performers gone?
Long time passing
Where have all performers gone?
Long time ago.
Where have all performers gone?
Gone to show biz, every one.
When will they ever earn?
Oh, when will they ever earn?

Where have all the folk-stars gone?
Long time passing.
Where have all the folk-stars gone?
Long time ago?
Where have all the folk-stars gone?
American Idols, everyone.
Who cares if they return?
Who cares if they return?

Where have all the folksongs gone?
Long time passing,
Where have all the folksongs gone?
Long time ago?
Where have all the folksong gone?
They'll outlive us, every one.
Why should we have concern?
Oh why should we ever have concern?