Cats In The Cradle-Harry Chapin

Cats In The Cradle-Harry Chapin

My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home dad?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today
I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

Well, he came home from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"

And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

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[chrisLadd1996]

like dis comment if this made u love you're dad more :)

[ThingsIlikeonhere]

This song always makes me sad but I love it.

[Bandana117]

Every injury I've had, every bone I've broken, nothing hurts more than this song

[sweetdream5866]

I have always loved this song. It applies to more than taking time for children. Any relationship requires quality time to grow and blossom. Unfortunately, most think the more superficial things are the most important. Women leave rich men who don't spend enough time with them everyday or those who think sex solves all the problems if what's missing in the relationship. Good ole time which leads to real, sincere communication is usually all that is required.

[musicluvrification]

im so sad and happy at the same time lol

[ApocalypticN1ghtmare]

I find it sad that people are talking crap about their dads

I love my dad with all my heart whether or not I think he's being good as a role model for me

He's my dad and I'll never have another one of those

[LesterProductions88]

tgvfgfrgfrgvtg



[aweomae]

@hihihippl LoL Well of course there was, but it wasn't every damn song on the radio. Which it basically is now days. Plus there was actual music behind it, not 'Techno'.

[MHtntclan]

LIK DIS IF U CRY EVERTIM!

[allenfickle]

like if you have this song on replay :)

[FuzzyLittleBastard]

@lilacxcouture07 Thats sad :(