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 He
learned to walk while I was away He'd say, "I'm gonna be like
you, dad You know I'm gonna be like you"  And the cat's in the
cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the
moon But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time
then"  My son turned ten just the other day I got a lot to do."
He said, "That's ok" And he walked away, but his smile never
dimmed 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 He shook his head, and he said
with a smile See you later. Can I have them please?"   I've long
since retired and my son's moved away I called him up just the
other day 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