Verse 1My child arrived just the other dayCame to the world in
the usual wayBut there were planes to catch and bills to payHe
learned to walk while I was awayHe was talkin' 'fore I
knew itAnd as he grew he said,"I'm gonna be like you,
Dad,You know I'm gonna be like you."ChorusAnd the cat's
in the cradle and the silver spoon,Little boy blue and the man
'n the moon."When you comin' home?""Son, I don't
know when. We'll get together then.You know we'll have
a good time then."Verse 2Well, my son turned ten just the other
day.He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad. Come on, let's
play.Could you teach me to throw?"I said, "Not today. I got a lot
to do."He said, "That's okay." And he walked away and he
smiled and hesaid,"You know, I'm gonna be like him, yeah.You
know I'm gonna be like him."ChorusVerse 3Well, he came from
college just the other day,So much like a man I just had to
say,"I'm proud of you. Could 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 ?"ChorusVerse 4I've long since retired, my son's
moved away.I called him up just the other day."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
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