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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett
Vocals
Nick Mason
Nick Mason
Drums
Roger Waters
Roger Waters
Bass Guitar
Richard Wright
Richard Wright
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Smith
Norman Smith
Producer
Peter Brown
Peter Brown
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There was a king who ruled the land
His majesty was in command
With silver eyes, the scarlet eagle
Showered silver on the people
Oh, Mother, tell me more
[Verse 2]
Why'd you have to leave me there
Hanging in my infant air, waiting?
You only have to read the lines
Of scribbly black and everything shines
[Verse 3]
Across the stream with wooden shoes
Bells to tell the king the news
A thousand misty riders
Climb up higher, once upon a time
[Verse 4]
Wondering and dreaming
The words have different meanings
Yes, they did
[Verse 5]
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
Oh, Mother, tell me more
Tell me more
Written by: Syd Barrett

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