Mindless Child of Motherhood chords by
The Kinks

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Key: A minor•

Intro 1

Am

Am

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F

F

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G

G

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E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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G

G

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E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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Am

Am

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G

G

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I've been traveling a long time,

Verse 1

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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To be just where you are.

G

G

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In dreams I have seen you,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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But you are so very far.

C

C

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How long

Verse 2

G

G

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C

C

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must I travel on,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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To be just where you are?

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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How long must I travel on,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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To be just where you are?

Verse 3

C

C

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Am

Am

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I was your friend,

F

F

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G

G

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C

C

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I was a fool,

F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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E

E

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I feel for you, though we're far apart.

F

F

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C

C

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I see your face,

F

F

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C

C

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Lost without trace,

F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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I see your mind,

G

G

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E

E

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Em

Em

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just an empty space.

Am

Am

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F

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Mindless child of

Verse 4

G

G

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motherhood,

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E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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You have lost the thing that's good.

G

G

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Mindless child of motherhood,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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You have lost the thing that's good.

Interlude 1

C

C

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Am

Am

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F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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Verse 5

F

F

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G

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I know that it's not fair,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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To bare a bastard son,

G

G

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But why do you hide there,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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When we could have shared a love?

C

C

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G

G

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How long must

Verse 6

C

C

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I travel on,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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To be just where you are?

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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How long must I travel on,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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To be just where you are?

C

C

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I was your friend,

Verse 7

Am

Am

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F

F

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G

G

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C

C

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F

F

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I was a fool,

C

C

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Am

Am

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G

G

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E

E

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I feel for you, though we're far apart.

F

F

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C

C

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I see your face,

F

F

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C

C

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Am

Am

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Lost without trace,

F

F

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C

C

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I see your mind,

Am

Am

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G

G

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Em

Em

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E

E

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just an empty space.

Am

Am

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F

F

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G

G

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Mindless child of motherhood,

Verse 8

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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You have lost the thing that's good.

Am

Am

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F

F

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G

G

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Mindless child of motherhood,

E

E

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Am

Am

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F

F

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You have lost the thing that's good.

Verse 9

F

F

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C

C

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To me.

Outro 1

F

F

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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F

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C

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C

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C

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F

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C

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C

C

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Chords

Am
F
G
E
C
Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Mindless Child of Motherhood?

The original key of Mindless Child of Motherhood by The Kinks is A minor.

What are the main chords for Mindless Child of Motherhood?

The primary chords used in Mindless Child of Motherhood are Am, F, G, E, C, Em.

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Is Mindless Child of Motherhood beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, F, G, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Mindless Child of Motherhood?

The tempo of Mindless Child of Motherhood is approximately 68 beats per minute.

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