We Grew Up A Little Bit Harry Chapin

We got married early And just a little bit late Baby came too early But some things just can't wait We were just beginning But it was very clear We grew up a little bit that year I caught on

Why Do Little Girls? Harry Chapin

why little girls grew crooked While the little boys grew tall Why did the little girls grow crippled While the little boys grow strong The boys allowed to come of age The girls just came along

Why Do Little Girls Harry Chapin

Why did the little girls grow crooked While the little boys grow tall The boys were taught to tumble The girls told not to fall The girls answered the telephone The boys answered the call That's why little

I Wanna Learn a Love Song Harry Chapin

I come fresh from the street Fast on my feet, kinda lean and lazy Not much meat on my bones, and a whole lot alone And more than a little bit crazy The old six string was all I had To keep my belly

I Want To Learn a Love Song Harry Chapin

I come fresh from the street, fast on my feet, kind a lean and lazy; not much meat on my bones, and a whole lot alone, and more than a little bit crazy.

They Call Her Easy Harry Chapin

A couple of hours of cruising around brought me into a bar and I sat me down nothing much to be found.

The Rock Harry Chapin

having a bad dream!"

Cat's In The Cradle (LP Version) Harry Chapin

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 And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew

Copper Harry Chapin

If you were looking for a way to make me mad it was a sure fire way you found Acting like a half wit fool, laying your money around Well I came back here to tell you Lou, 'bout what you almost did

Woman Child Harry Chapin

A halting voice is telling me, what we have both conceived, asking how the dilemma, how can it be releived? "I will give you money, Honey. I will set up a time.

Cat`s In The Cradle Harry Chapin

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 And he was talking 'fore I knew it And as he grew

Cat's In The Cradle Harry Chapin

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 And he was talking 'fore I knew it And as he grew

Song for Myself Harry Chapin

It's a song for myself just a song for myself You don't have to listen babe it's just a song for myself But since I fell in love with you it's brought some thoughts to mind if we're gonna raise

A Better Place To Be Harry Chapin

It was an early morning bar room, And the place just opened up. And the little man come in so fast and Started at his cup. And the broad who served the whisky She was a big old friendly girl.

Country Dreams Harry Chapin

We dreamed our dreams in college, girl Back then we thought we should, And we promised that we would save the world Way back then we thought we could.

If My Mary Were Here Harry Chapin

I would not be so stoned If my Mary were here I don't think I'd have phoned you If my Mary were here I'm a sad sack Sir Galahad Who's sword's around his knees With a Grail no longer holy And a

Halfway to Heaven Harry Chapin

They set me up so perfectly Gave me their morality And then changed the rules they set for me.

Sequel Harry Chapin

I got into town a little early. Had eight hours to kill before the show. First I thought about heading up north of the bay Then I knew where I had to go.

Dogtown Harry Chapin

Up in Massachusetts There's a little spit of land. The men who make the maps, yes, they call the place Cape Ann.

Dirt Gets Under the Fingernails Harry Chapin

Now he was a man who worked with his hands Only in a motor he found peace He could make an engine sing like a bird He could find his only lind of release When he was up to the elbows in the grease

What Made America Famous Harry Chapin

We all lived the life that made America famous. Our cops would make a point to shadow us around our town. And we love children put a swastika on the bright red firehouse door.

What Made America Famous? Harry Chapin

We all lived the life that made America famous. Our cops would make a point to shadow us around our town. And we love children put a swastika on the bright red firehouse door.

Taxi Harry Chapin

A lady up ahead waved to flag me down, She got in at the light. Oh, where you going to, my lady blue, It's a shame you ruined your gown in the rain.

Tangled Up Puppet Harry Chapin

I'm a tangled up puppet, Spinning round in knots, And the more I see what I used to be, The less of you I've got.

Could you put your Light on Please? Harry Chapin

She moved so well 'cause she was a dancer, She went sliding through my questions, gliding 'round the answer.

Could You Put Your Light On, Please Harry Chapin

She moved so well 'cause she was a dancer, She went sliding through my questions, gliding 'round the answer.

Flowers Are Red Harry Chapin

The little boy went first day of school He got some crayons and started to draw He put colors all over the paper For colors was what he saw And the teacher said..

Short Stories Harry Chapin

Have you ever been up Have you ever been down Have you ever been lost Have you ever been found Have you ever been right Have you ever been wrong Have you come up short Can you come along Have

Sunday Morning Sunshine Harry Chapin

I came into town with a knapsack on my shoulder And a pocket full of stories that I just had to tell.

Remember When the Music Harry Chapin

Remember when the music Came from wooden boxes strung with silver wire And as we sang the words, it would set our minds on fire, For we believed in things, and so we'd sing.

Remember When The Music (Reprise) Harry Chapin

us all together to stand inside the rain And as we'd join our hands, we'd meet in the refrain For we had dreams to live, we had hopes to give Remember when the music Was the best of what we dreamed of

I Finally Found It, Sandy Harry Chapin

A new day is beginning I can feel it in my bones It's not what you are winning It don't matter what you own It is more than just a feeling More than just a song It's something like a healing And

Somebody Said Harry Chapin

Somebody said...Where's the music goin' Somebody said...It's gone Somebody said...With this bad wind a blowin' Will the music keep a rolling on I had to ask myself WHy it's makin' me A minstrel

There Only Was One Choice Harry Chapin

signed up as a soldier out to play the music game There are fake patches on his jacket -- he's used bleach to fade his jeans With a brand new stay pressed shirt -- and some creased and wrinkled dreams

Up On the Shelf Harry Chapin

Well I've played a lot of music since but I really haven't grown that far Somebody said that you're just yellow.

She is Always Seventeen Harry Chapin

Oh, she is always seventeen; she has a dream that she will lend us and a love that we can borrow.

W*O*L*D* Harry Chapin

Hello honey, it's me What did you think when you heard me back on the radio What did the kids say when they knew It was their long lost daddy o Remember how we listened to the radio And I said That's the

I Miss America Harry Chapin

But late that night beneath the grieving moon There's a dazzling sight in my motel room For a grunting judge with his bulging eyes I give my all for his cherished prize. Oh why, oh why?

Dreams Go By Harry Chapin

There you stand in your dungarees Looking all grown up and so very pleased When you write your poems they have so much to say When you speak your dreams it takes my breath away You know I want

Circle Harry Chapin

All my life's a circle; Sunrise and sundown; Moon rolls thru the nighttime; Till the daybreak comes around.

I Wonder What Would Happen to Him Harry Chapin

I'm the green young gentleman, and you're the lady with the past I admit I'm insecure about how long we will last I sort through in my mind the little that I know But the only things I find from where

Bummer Harry Chapin

His mama was a midnight woman His daddy was a drifter drummer One night they put it together Nine months later came the little black bummer He was a laid back lump in the cradle Chewing the paint

Let Time Go Lightly Harry Chapin

I keep a watch on time when I've have work to do, I let time go lightly with you.

Shooting Star Harry Chapin

street And she dried his tears of grieving She listened to his visions She believed in his believe-ins Oh, he was the sun burning bright and brittle And she was the moon shining back his light a

Odd Job Man Harry Chapin

palace than a pad And it kind of makes my pick-up truck Start looking pretty bad But the same lady swings the door back And before one word is said She leads me to his trophy room Where he sits with

Corey's Coming Harry Chapin

Old John Joseph was a man with two first names They left him in the railroad yard when they took away the trains Only one run a week comes on roaring down that line So all he's got to worry 'bout is time

Star Tripper Harry Chapin

I have made a little music in some corners of the land I have fused some crystal images from common grains of sand And if I haven't reached the heavens, I've surely learned to fly I've been caught

Dance Band on the Titanic Harry Chapin

trombone and a saxophone The bass and drums were cookin' up the bandstand And I was strummin' in the middle with this dude on the fiddle And we were three days out from land And now the foghorn's

Wold Harry Chapin

Remember how we listened to the radio And I said `That's the place for me' And how I got the job as an FM Jock the day you married me?

Sniper Harry Chapin

No one is watching as he comes a walking. Two bulky suitcases hang from his hands. He heads towards the tower that stands in the campus. He goes through the door, he starts up the stairs.