David Ruffin - Flower Child lyrics

{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 {chorus} 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 {chorus} 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 {instrumental break} When, when i saw my flower, flower, flower, flower child {instrumental break} 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 {chorus} 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 ...