Intro
G D E C (X2)
Verse:
G D E C
In the patent leather life
G D E C
I was foolish you were right
G D E
All night rookies past the time
C
Looking for somewhere to go
G D E C
Shiny boots all up their thighs
Chorus:
G D E C
Mother in the night (calling you, calling you)
G D E C
Mother in the night (where are you, where are you now?)
G D E C
Mother's left the building, we're the missing children
G D E C
Mother in the night (where are you, where are you tonight?)
Verse:
G D E C
Mother, may I stay all night?
G D E C
Lift your curfew like the light
G D E
Collars turned against the cold
C
I'm looking for someone to hold
G D E C
In the patent leather night
Chorus:
G D E C
Mother in the night (calling you, calling you)
G D E C
Mother in the night (where are you, where are you now?)
G D E C
Mother's left the building, we're the missing children
G D E C
Mother in the night (where are you, where are you tonight?)
Bridge:
E D
Now that I can't remember
E D
I need you more than ever
E D C
Why can't we be together always?
Chorus:
G D E C
Mother in the night (calling you, calling you)
G D E C
Mother in the night (where are you, where are you now?)
G D E C
Mother's left the building, we're the missing children
G D E C
Mother in the night (where are you, where are you tonight?)