Intro:
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Ver1:
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My child arrived just the other day,
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he came to the world in the usual way.
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But there were planes to catch and bills to pay.
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He learned to walk while I was away.
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And he was talkin' for I knew it, and as he grew
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he said I'm gonna be like you dad
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you know I'm gonna be like you
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And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
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little boy blue and the man in the moon
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When're you coming home dad, I don't know when
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but we'll be together then son,
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you know we'll have a good time then
ver. 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 thats okay
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed it said
I'm gonna be like him yeah, You know I'm gonna be like him.
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Ver. 3:
Well he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
Som 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.
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Ver. 4:
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.
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And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
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He'd grown up just like me
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My boy was just like me
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