Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin (ukulele tutorial by MUJ)

Ukulele tutorial for Cat’s In The Cradle, by Harry Chapin / Sandra Chapin, 1974; performed/taught here on ukulele by Marco D.
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VERSE 1:
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." ─
CHORUS A:
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in 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."
VERSE 2:
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 okay."
And then - 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." ─
[REPEAT CHORUS A]
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 B:
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
You know we'll have a good time then."
VERSE 4:
I've long since retired, and 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 kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talkin to you, dad
It's been sure nice talkin 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 B (altered):
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."

[@klydefernandes2727]

This song brings tears in my eyes becoz the song reflects on the relationship of a growing son and a busy daddy

[@MorristownUkeJam]

Yup. I was so lucky to have a dad who was very involved with my life - and some of my most precious times are still those with my (now grown) son. The days fly by - - - use them well!
------------------------- Marco

[@jhchan69]

great job on a song with a few tricky parts. definitely good for a challenge for intermediates.

[@saphire_yt7024]

Thank you helped me soooo much your amazing.

[@nore8141]

Just subscribed to your channel, you have a pleasant voice 👍

[@MorristownUkeJam]

Gosh, thanks! I usually sing covers, so I'm usually wishing I had, you know, Harry Chapin's voice for this song... so thanks for the encouragement.
------------- Marco