Lyrics

[Verse 1: Richard Wright] There was a king who ruled the land His Majesty was in command With silver eyes, the scarlet eagle Showered silver on the people [Refrain: Syd Barrett & Richard Wright] Oh, Mother Tell me more [Bridge: Syd Barrett, Syd Barrett & Richard Wright] Why'd ya have to leave me there Hanging in my infant air waiting? You only have to read the lines They're scribbly black and everything shines [Verse 2: Richard Wright] Across the stream with wooden shoes With bells to tell the king the news A thousand misty riders climb up Higher once upon a time [Refrain: Syd Barrett & Richard Wright] Wandering and dreaming The words had different meaning Yes, they did [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3: Syd Barrett & Richard Wright] (Sunshine) For all the time spent in that room The doll's house, darkness, old perfume And fairy stories held me high On clouds of sunlight floating by [Refrain: Syd Barrett & Richard Wright] Oh, Mother Tell me more Tell me more [Outro: Richard Wright] Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh