----------------------------------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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcription by: ? MATILDA MOTHER Pink Floyd (Barrett) B A/B Gmaj7/D F#(addB) Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 There was a king who ruled the land. Bsus4 Asus4 G6 F#7sus4 His Majesty was in command. Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 With silver eyes the scarlet eagle showered silver on the people. G D A G D E Oh____, mother, tell me more. N.C. Why'd you have to leave me there, B Hanging in my infant air, waiting? N.C. You only have to read the lines of scribbly black and ev'rything shines. Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Across the stream with wooden shoes, Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bells to tell the king the news, Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 A thousand misty riders climb up higher once upon a time. G D A Wondering and dreaming. G D E The words have different meanings. A G E F# Yes, they did. Bsus4 Asus4 G6 F#7sus4 Of all the time spent in that room, Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 The doll's house darkness, old perfume, Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 And fairy stories held me high on clouds of sunlight floating by. G D A G D E Oh____, mother, tell me more. A G E Tell me more. -- Updated: April 10/98