ARTIST: Harry Chapin TITLE: Cats in the Cradle This is a really good song, i heard it on the radio a few years ago, and when i took up guitar last year i really wanted to learn it. Here goes: E D My child arrived just the other day G A He came to earth in the usual way E D But there were planes to catch, and games to play G A He learned to walk while i was away D And he was talking 'fore you knew it, and as he grew A G E A G E He said "I'm gonna be like you, dad. You know i'm gonna be like you." CHORUS: E D And the Cats in the cradle and the silver spoon G A Little boy blue and the man in the moon E D When ya coming home dad, i dont know when A G E A G E But we'll get together then, yeah, you know we'll have a good time then. The Chord progression along the verse and the chorus stays the same, so here are the rest of the lyrics: Verse 2: My boy turned ten just the other day he said "thanks for the ball, dad. Come on lets play Can you teach me to throw?" I said "Not today I've got a lot to do." He said, "that's okay." And i walked away, but his smile never dimmed He said "I'm gonna be like him, yeah. You know i'm gonna be like him." CHORUS Verse 3: Well, he came 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 he said with a smile, What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys. See you later. Can I have them please CHORUS Verse 4: Well 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 could find the time. You see my new job's a hassle, and the kid's got 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. CHORUS I end the song with by slowing down and picking out the last "E" Chord one note at a time. Enjoy!