Mott the Hoople were a British rock band that was formed in 1968 in Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border. They were led by Ian Hunter until his departure in 1974. The band itself broke up in 1976. The group is best known for the international hit single "All the Young Dudes", written by David Bowie and featured in films such as 'Clueless' and 'Juno'. The band's name came from a novel, authored by Willard Manus, about a freak-show worker named Norman Mott.
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A great song by a great band!Outstanding lyrics!I guess there are not many who listen to that kind of stuff but i hope you'll enjoy it. Always perform it with a little smile on your face!
MANDOLIN PLAYS THE FOLLOWING NOTES:
ADEAADEA
E ---9---------- -------------- --9--7--9--10--9--7---- ----------------- B ------10----7- --9---7/9-7--- ---------------------10 --9-----7--9--10- G-------------- -------------7 ----------------------- -----9-----------
INTRO: ADEA ADEA
VERSE1
AD I scream at you for sharing AD 'n I curse you just for caring ABmE I hate the clothes you're wearing, they're so pretty AD 'n I tell to not to see me AD 'n I tell you not to feel me ABmE 'n I make your life a drag, it's such a pity
'n I watch your warm glow palin' 'n I watch your sparkle fadin' As you realise you're failin', cos you're so good Now I don't mean to upset you But there's so much crime to get through If only I could make it easier, then I would
CHORUS
AD Oh I wish I was your mother AD I wish I'd been your father ABm 'n then I would have seen you DE Would have been you as a child AD Played houses with your sisters AD And wrestled with all your brothers A And then who knows BmDE I might have felt a family for a while
VERSE2 (SAME CHORDS AS VERSE1)
It's no use me pretendin' You give and I do the spendin' Is there a happy ending, I don't think so Cos even if we make it I'll be too far out to take it You'll have to try and shake it from my head
CHORUS
Oooooh I wish I was your mother I wish I'd been your father 'n then I would have seen you Would have been you as a child Played houses with your sister And wrestled with all your brothers And then who knows I might have felt a family for a while