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 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 occured to me, he'd grown up just like me. My boy was just like me. Outro Chorus And the cat's in the cradle and the sil (chordiearchive.chordie.com)