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My child arrived just the other day |
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He came to the world in the usual way |
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But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay |
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He learned to walk while I was away |
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And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it |
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And as he grew he'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, dad |
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You know I'm gonna be like you" |
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And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon |
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Little Boy Blue and The Man In The Moon |
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"When you comin' home, Dad?" |
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"I don't know when, we'll get together then, son |
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You know we'll have a good time then" |
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Well my son turned 10 just the other day |
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Said, "Thanks for the ball Dad, come on let's play |
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Can you teach me to throw?" I said |
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"Not today, I got a lot to do", he said, "That's okay" |
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And he walked away but a smile never came |
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He said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah |
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You know I'm gonna be like him" |
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And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon |
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Little Boy Blue and The Man In The Moon |
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"When you comin' home, Dad?" |
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"I don't know when, we'll get together then, son |
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You know we'll have a good time then" |
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Well he came from college just the other day |
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So much like a man I just had to say |
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"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?" |
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He shook his head, and he said with a smile |
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"What I'd really like dad, is to borrow the car keys |
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See you later, can I have them please?" |
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And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon |
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Little Boy Blue and The Man In The Moon |
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"When you comin' home, son?" |
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"I don't know when, we'll get together then |
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We're gonna have a good time then" |
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Well I've long since retired, my son's moved away |
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Called him up just the other day |
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I said, "I'd like to see you, if you don't mind" |
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He said, "I'd love to Dad, if I can find the time |
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You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu |
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But it's sure nice talking to you Dad, it's been sure nice talking to you" |
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And as he hung up the phone it occurred to me |
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He'd grown up just like, my boy was just like me |
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And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon |
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Little Boy Blue and The Man In The Moon |
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"When you comin' home, son?" |
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"I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad |
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We're gonna have a good time then" |