Cats in the Cradle - Chipmunk Version - HARRY CHAPIN

LYRICS:

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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[Alexishmaeltv]

sorry but this jus ruins a perfect song

[ChipVIDS]

i get it, u can think wat u want, but i like how u not one of those ppl who comments on my vids "fuck the chipmunks! u just fuckin ruined a good song!" lol

[asaraullo05]

A rare song in Chipmunks Version.

Awesomeness 10/10.

[ChipVIDS]

thanks!

[Jeffnumber1fan09]

ive been thinking about this b4 i saw dis vid

they should make a alvin and the chipmunks 3 wen alvin and brittany have kids and while alvin is at a concert brit gives birth and den he sings dis any1 agree plz no offensive comments

[Jebbles777]

wow... this is bad... and really dumb : \

[jmice101]

thumbs up just becoz ur not gay but if u dont ur gay or worse justin beiber wanna be

[bella565ful]

I like this song but I fall down

[Rocksha2006]

I think this makes it sadder it sounds better

[jakewidsrocks]

@ChipVIDS makes me emotional... 100/10 so awesome im gonna cry i hope not lol :'(

[Craziboy135]

@Jeffnumber1fan09 lol hopefully.

[Jeffnumber1fan09]

@Craziboy135 thx man, i posted dis 8 months ago so hopefully da makers saw dis loool, december 2011 alvin and the chipmunks 3D yay

[Craziboy135]

@Jeffnumber1fan09 thats actually a good idea

[superepicman010]

i agree this a fucking good song but you just made it fucking better

[disturbeddude26]

@chipVIDS like it I love my chipmunks do you requests if so could you do rock and Hydes dirty water thanks

[thesuperlemonstation]

THIS IS HORRIBLE

[IrishGamer360]

this is terrible. You should really try to get the instruments synched and in tune

[AveRajala]

it would be sick with the normal pitched instrumentals lol

[Jeffnumber1fan09]

@knockoutman01 thanks man im gonna try 2 send a email to da makers and request dat do u want me 2 include ur youtube name

[knockoutman01]

@Jeffnumber1fan09 i agree 1000000% that would be sik

[genchandy]

Very nice.

[Mr5106]

chipmunk songs sound awesome