The Floyd’s 1967 debut single, this at-the-time controversial tale of transvestism and kleptomania reached #20 on the UK singles chart
It was recorded on January 27th, 1967, and released in the U.K. on March 11th of that same year.
“Arnold Layne” was also the last song David Gilmour, Nick Mason an...
[Verse 1]
Arnold Layne
Had a strange hobby
Collecting clothes
Moonshine washing line
They suit him fine
[Verse 2]
On the wall
Hung a tall mirror
Distorted view
See through baby blue
He done it
[Chorus]
Oh, Arnold Layne
It's not the same
Takes two to know
Two to know
Two to know
Two to know
Why can't you see?
Arnold Layne
Arnold Layne
Arnold Layne
[Organ Solo]
[Verse 3]
Now he's caught
A nasty sort of person
They gave him time
Doors bang, chain gang
He hates it
[Chorus]
Oh, Arnold Layne
It's not the same
Takes two to know
Two to know
Two to know
Two to know
Why can't you see?
Arnold Layne
Arnold Layne
Arnold Layne
Arnold Layne, don't do it again
Arnold Layne was written by Syd Barrett.
Arnold Layne was produced by Joe Boyd.
Pink Floyd released Arnold Layne on Fri Mar 10 1967.