Father & 3 Sons sing “Cat’s in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin | Ugly Kid Joe | Emotional

This song made me cry over and over as I was trying to learn it. The lyrics are just such a bold reminder of what it means to spend time with your children.

I decided what better way to spend time with kids than to sing and practice this with them. I recorded this nearly a year ago, but never posted because it wasn’t perfect.... and that’s exactly why I decided to post it now. Because it’s not perfect and what a beautiful memory. I’ll never get another chance to be with my 3 sons at that age. Thanks for this beautiful memory Jay, Kenny, and Sammy!! ❤️❤️❤️

This was a poem that Harry Chapin’s wife was writing. Harry added the chorus and put it to music and the rest is history.

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
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, Dad
I don't know when, but we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then

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 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, Dad
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 the 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 in the moon
When you comin' home son
I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad
We're gonna have a good time then

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🎬My Gear - Equipment used in this Music Video:
Shot on iPhone 8 Plus
Vocal Microphone - Behringer B2-Pro
Guitar Microphones - Shure SM57
Audio Interface - Focusrite 18i8 2nd Gen
USB C hub to Connect to iPad Pro
2018 iPad Pro 11"
Audio Editing: GarageBand IOS
Video Editing: LumaFusion
Guitar - Martin M-36
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