There were days down in Africa
When eagles used to fly
Lazy days down in Africa
When vultures circled up on high

And balmy nights down in Africa
When screech owls used to cry
Times aplenty in Africa
When there were watchers in the sky

Where have all the eagles gone?
You can hear the people cryin'
Where have all the eagles gone?
Is it because of us they're dyin'?

Times have changed now in Africa
Now that the eagles have all gone
Where are the vultures over Africa?
And people laughing in the sun

And owls are silent in Africa
And nights are hushed and oh so long
There are no watchers over Africa
And people cry, what have we done?

Where have all the eagles gone?
You can hear the people cryin' (Cryin')
Where have all the eagles gone?
Is it because of us they're dyin'?

Where have all the eagles gone?
You can hear the people cryin' (Cryin')
Where have all the eagles gone?
Is it because of us they're dyin'?

Like sailors of the trade winds that have been lost at sea
Are missing aviators disappeared in mystery
Are you dyin' with your secrets in the jet streams all alone?
Are you in the wastes of Asia or are you coming home?
Are you coming home?

Where have all the eagles gone?
You can hear the people cryin' (Cryin')
Where have all the eagles gone?
Is it because of us they're dyin'?

Where have all the eagles gone?
You can hear the people cryin' (Cryin')
Where have all the eagles gone?
Is it because of us they're dyin'?