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My child ar rived lege just the (Ab)oth er day.
He (Bb)came to the world in the (F)u su al way, but there were planes to catch I and (Ab)bills to pay.
I He learned to walk while I (F)was a way.
And he was (Eb)talk ing ’fore I (Eb)knew it, and (Cm)as he grew (Eb)dimmed.
he says, (Cm)“I’m gon na be er.
like I (F)you, Dad.
You (Ab)know I’m gon na (Cm)be like (F)you.”
And the 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 (Cm)geth er then.
You (Ab)know we’ll have a (Cm)good time (F)then.”
Well, My son turned ten lege just the (Ab)oth er day.
He (Bb)“Thanks for the ball, Dad.
Come (F)on, su let’s play.
but Can you teach me throw?” can said, (Ab)“Not to day.
I He lot to do.” He said, (F)“That’s o kay.” And And he, (Eb)real he walked a (Eb)way but his (Cm)smile nev er (Eb)car It said, (Cm)“I’m gon na be er.
like I (F)him, yeah.
You (Ab)know I’m gon na (Cm)be like (F)him.”
And the 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 (Cm)geth er then.
You (Ab)know we’ll have a (Cm)good time (F)then.”
Well, he
I’ve long since re tired, my (Ab)son’s moved a way.
I called him up just the (F)oth er day.
I said, “I’d like to see you if (Ab)you don’t mind.” He said, “I’d (Bb)love to, Dad, if I can (F)find the time.
You see, my (Eb)new job’s a (Eb)has sle and the (Cm)kids have the flu, but it’s (Ab)sure nice (Cm)talk ing to (F)you, Dad.
It’s been (Ab)sure nice (Cm)talk ing to (F)you.”
And as I (Eb)hung up the (Eb)phone, it oc (Cm)cured to me, he’d (Ab)grown up (Cm)just like (F)me;
my (Ab)boy was (Cm)just like (F)me.
And the 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, son?” “I (Eb)don’t know when, but (Ab)we’ll get to (Cm)geth er then, Dad.
You (Ab)know we’ll have a (Cm)good time (F)then.”
Cat's In The Cradle — Simple Sheet Music
"Cat's In The Cradle" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Cat's In The Cradle”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cat's In The Cradle"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cat's In The Cradle" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cat's In The Cradle". Key of Bb, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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