The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 1967

Matilda Mother

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 
Why'd you have to live me there 
Hanging on my infant chair 
Waiting

You only have to read the lines 
They're scribbled in black 
And everything shines

Across the stream with wooden shoes 
Bells to tell the king the news 
A thousand misty riders climb up 
Higher once upon a time

Wandering and dreaming 
The words had different meanings 
Yes they did

For all the time spent in that view 
In 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