Released: February 15, 1974

Songwriter: David Coverdale Ritchie Blackmore

Producer: Deep Purple

[Chorus]
I've been mistreated, I've been abused
I've been struck downhearted, baby, I've been confused
'Cause I know, yes, I know I've been mistreated
Since my baby left me, I've been losing my mind, you know I have

[Verse]
I've been lonely, I've been cold
I've been looking for a woman to have and hold
'Cause I know, yes, I know I've been mistreated
Since my baby left me, I've been losing, I've been losing
I've been losing my mind, baby baby babe

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
I've been mistreated, I've been abused
I've been looking for a woman, yeah, I've been confused
'Cause I know, yes, I know I've been mistreated
Since my baby left me, I've been losing, losing
I've been losing my mind, baby baby babe
Oh oh oh, oh woman, oh woman, oh woman

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
I've been losing my mind

Deep Purple

Deep Purple is one of the defining Hard Rock bands of the 70’s, and is co-credited with such bands as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin of creating the genre of Heavy Metal. They are best known for their song “Smoke on the Water”, as well as utilizing heavily distorted organ playing to mold their own unique heavy sound.