#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## From: Harlan L Thompson MINDLESS CHILD OF MOTHERHOOD- The Kinks Am C G I've been travelling a long time E E7 Am F To be just a-where you are Am C G In dreams I have seen you E E7 Am F But you are so very far CHORUS: C F C How long must I travel on E E7 Am F To be just a-where you are? C F C How long must I travel on E E7 Am F To be just a-where you are? F G C F G C I was your friend, I was a fool F G Am F E I feel for you don't fall apart F G C F G C I see your face lost without trace F G Am F E I see a vacuum an empty space Am C G Mindless child of motherhood E E7 Am F You have lost the thing that's good Am C G Mindless child of motherhood E E7 Am F F G C F G C F G Am F E You have lost the thing that's good Am C G I know that it's unfair E E7 Am F To bear a bastard son Am C G But why do you hide babe E E7 Am F When we could have shared a love? ...CHORUS NOTE: The lyrics to this song are a real mystery. If anyone has the real lyrics please let me know where I went wrong. (originally a B side single, 1969. On Kinks Kronikles album) (sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)