Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Mindless Child Of Motherhood

Chords

4.27 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
IAm've been travelling a lCong tiGme
TEo bE7e just a-whAmere you aFre
AmIn dreams I have sCeen yGou
EBut yE7ou are so vAmery fFar
CHORUS:
HCow long must I trFavel oCn
ETo bE7e just a-whAmere you aFre?
HCow long must I trFavel Con
ETo bE7e just a-whAmere you aFre?
FI waGs your friCend, FI waGs a fCool
FI feGel for yAmou don't faFll apEart
FI sGee your faCce loFst witGhout traCce
FI seGe a vaAmcuum an empty sFpaceE  
AmMindless chilCd of motGherhood
EYou have loE7st the thAming that's gFood
AmMindless chilCd of moGtherhood
EYou have loE7st the thAming that's gFoodF  G  C  F  G  C  F  G  Am  F  E  
AmI know that iCt's unGfair
ETo bE7ear a baAmstard sFon
AmBut why do you hCide bGabe
EWhen wE7e could have shAmared a lFove? ...CHORUS
(originally a B side single, 1969. On Kinks Kronikles album)

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Mindless Child Of Motherhood

by The Kinks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##

Am C G

I've been travelling a long time

E E7 Am F

To be just a-where you are

Am C G

In dreams I have seen you

E E7 Am F

But you are so very far

CHORUS:

C F C

How long must I travel on

E E7 Am F

To be just a-where you are?

C F C

How long must I travel on

E E7 Am F

To be just a-where you are?

F G C F G C

I was your friend, I was a fool

F G Am F E

I feel for you don't fall apart

F G C F G C

I see your face lost without trace

F G Am F E

I see a vacuum an empty space

Am C G

Mindless child of motherhood

E E7 Am F

You have lost the thing that's good

Am C G

Mindless child of motherhood

E E7 Am F F G C F G C F G Am F E

You have lost the thing that's good

Am C G

I know that it's unfair

E E7 Am F

To bear a bastard son

Am C G

But why do you hide babe

E E7 Am F

When we could have shared a love? ...CHORUS

(originally a B side single, 1969. On Kinks Kronikles album)

About Mindless Child Of Motherhood Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Mindless Child Of Motherhood by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mindless Child Of Motherhood chords”, “Mindless Child Of Motherhood guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Mindless Child Of Motherhood chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Mindless Child Of Motherhood chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mindless Child Of Motherhood lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, G, E, E7, F.

FAQ — Mindless Child Of Motherhood by The Kinks

How do I play "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" by The Kinks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" by The Kinks on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" by The Kinks free?

Yes. The chords for "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" by The Kinks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mindless Child Of Motherhood"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" by The Kinks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kinks below.

What key is "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" in?

The chords for "Mindless Child Of Motherhood" show the original chord names (including Am, C, G, E, E7, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.