Harry Chapin
| ... |
| A 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" |
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| 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 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" |
|
| 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" |
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| 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 kid's got 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 |
slower /thoughtful
slightly more energy
slower /thoughtful
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| then... |