A song about remembering, reaching for or thinking of one's mother.

A song about remembering, reaching for or thinking of one's mother.

Inspired by a chance meeting with a person who lost their mother in tragic circumstances. Recorded through a computer microphone in February 2007. Played here in the key of D minor. For a stronger delivery I prefer the key of E minor.

Ain't no sunshine, ain't no moonlight
Ain't no quiet cry, in the middle of the night

Ain't no warm sun, ain't no mountain dew
Ain't no simple touch, but stories and pictures of you

Mother, can you see me. Mother, can you reach me.

Ain't no nightfall, ain't no daybreak
Ain't no doin' things, only for my sake

Mother, can you see me. Mother, can you reach me

And I know you still worry
And I know you're there
And I am so very sorry
For all the times it seemed as if I didn't really care

Ain't no warm sun, ain't no blue sky
Ain't no simple touch, but stories and pictures of you and I

Mother can you see me, mother can you reach me
Mother can you hear me, mother oh look it's me