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Cat's in the cradle¹
by Harry² Chapin and Sandy Chapin
Part 1
My child arrived just another day.
He came to the world in the usual way.
But there are planes to catch and bills to pay.
He learned to walk while I was away.
And he was talking before I knew it.
And as he grew he'd say:
I'm going to be like you dad.You konw I'm going to be like you.
Chours
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon.
Little boy blue and the man in the moon.
When you coming home dad,
I don't know when,
but we'll get together then,
You know we'll have a good time then.
Part 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've got a lot to do."
He said,"That's OK."And he walked away but his smile never dimmed.
He said,I'm going to be like him,yeah.
You know I'm going to be like him.
Part3
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 shooked his head and said ,with the smile,
"What I'd really like ,dad,is to borrow the car keys.
See you later.Can I have them,please?"
Part 4
I've long since retired³. 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've love to ,dad,if I can find the time.You see my new job's worry and the kids have the flu.But it's sure nice talking to you dad."
It's sure been nice talking to you.
And sa I hung up the phone ,it occured to me,
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me.

1 cradle   

n.摇篮，策源地，支船架；vt.把...放在摇篮里

参考例句：

• The baby was rocked to sleep in a cradle.婴儿在摇篮里被摇得睡着了。
• Tokyo was the cradle of Japanese culture.东京是日本文化的发源地。

2 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。

3 retired   

adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的

参考例句：

• The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
• Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。