Harry Chapman Song 'Cat's In The Cradle'

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Harry Chapman performed “Cat’s in the Cradle”, which was written by his wife. The lesson the song implied was to be with your family all you can because it is a once in a lifetime experience, and once time has passed, you can’t have it back.

The song begins, “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…..”The father wasn't there to see his son’s first steps and his son started talking before he knew it. ”As he grew, his son said, “I am going to be like you dad”.

“My son turned ten just the other day, “. His dad gave him a ball and he said, “Come on dad let’s play. Will you teach me to catch?” His dad said he had work to do. But out of it, all “this son’s