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My (F)came from col just the (Ab)o ther day, he said, (Bb7)“Thanks for the ball, Dad.
Come (F)on, u let’s play, But can you (Ab)teach me of you, you sit for a while?” I got a (Bb7)shook his head do.” and He said, (F)“That’s with O.
And “What I’d (Eb)real ly like, I (Gm7)Dad, it, is and (Cm)as he grew (Bb)car keys.
said, (F)“I’m gon na be like him, yeah, you (Ab)know I’m gon na (Eb)be like (F)him.”
And the (F)cat’s in the cra dle and the (Eb)sil ver spoon, (Ab)Lit tle Boy Blue and the man in the moon.
(F)“When you com ing home, Dad?” I (Eb)don’t know when, but (Ab)we’ll get to (Eb)ge ther then.
Dad, You (Ab)know we’ll have a (Eb)good time (F)then.
Well, My (F)child ar rived just the (Ab)o ther day, he he (Bb7)came to the world in the (F)us u al way.
But there were (Ab)planes me to throw?” said, “Not to day, while?” I got He (Bb7)lot he learned to walk while I (F)was a way.
And And was (Eb)talk he walked a (Gm7)way it, but his (Cm)smile ne ver (Bb)dimmed, he’d say, (F)“I’m gon na be like you, Dad, you (Ab)know I’m gon na (Eb)be like (F)you.”
And the (F)cat’s in the cra dle and the (Eb)sil ver spoon, (Ab)Lit tle Boy Blue and the man in the moon.
(F)“When you com ing (3 & 4.) son?
I (Eb)don’t know when, but (Ab)we’ll get to (Eb)ge ther then.
Dad, You (Ab)know we’ll have a (Eb)good time (F)then.
Well, he
I’ve (F)long since re tired, my (Ab)son’s moved a way, I (Bb7)called him up just the (F)o ther day.
I said, “I’d (Ab)like to see you if you don’t mind.” He said, “I’d (Bb7)love to, Dad, if I can (F)find the time.
You see my (Eb)new job’s a (Gm7)has sle and the (Cm)kids have the flu but it’s (Ab)sure nice (Eb)talk ing to (F)you, Dad, it’s been (Ab)sure nice (Eb)talk ing to (F)you.
And as I (Eb)hung up the (Gm7)phone it oc (Cm)curred to me, he’d (Ab)grown up (Eb)just like (F)me,
my (Ab)boy was (Eb)just like (F)me.
Cat's In The Cradle — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Cat's In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cat's In The Cradle”
- Can I learn "Cat's In The Cradle" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Cat's In The Cradle" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 72 BPM.
- What key is "Cat's In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin played in?
- Cat's In The Cradle is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cat's In The Cradle" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- "Cat's In The Cradle" was originally performed by Harry Chapin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Dbmaj7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Harry Chapin can I play here?
- Try "CAT'S IN THE CRADLE", "Cat's In The Cradle". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Cat's In The Cradle" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Cat's In The Cradle" is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.
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