{verse 1}
Well, well, well
I caught a passing cab to a part of town that was worn and drab
I walked down the dingy stairs, ignoring the dirt that was lying there
From a space beneath the door, a light reflected on the floor
I saw shadows of passing feet, there was incense smelling sweet
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So long i hesitated
I knocked and then i waited
My thoughts were running wild
Then i saw my flower child
I did, i did, i did
{verse 2}
Although her voice was still the same, the years had truly made a change
My angel in disguise had long, dark hair and big black eyes
And then flowers, bright and tall
Splattered all over the wall
I just couldn't believe my eyes
"was this the child?", i an*lysed
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Where, where, where did i go wrong
To make her leave her home
I hid my shame with a smile
When i saw my flower child
Yes i did, i did
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When, when i saw my flower, flower, flower, flower child
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When i saw my flower child, yes i did
{verse 3}
Well, well, well, well
Before i left, she kissed my cheek
There were no more words to speak
'cause at last i understood
And it did my heart some good
She said happiness was love
Something she had plenty of
Oh, i no longer felt the shame
'cause my daughter made it plain
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Sad, sad 'cause i had to go
I loved my baby so
My trip was sure worthwhile
At last, at last i saw my flower child
I did, i did, i did, i did
{outro}
Sad 'cause i had to go
I loved my daughter so
When i, when i saw my flower child
I did, i did, i did
Honey, at last i understood
And it did my heart a whole lot of good
When i, when i, when i ...