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.

Old College Avenue Harry Chapin

Of course I picked a rainy night To try to find our past The street lights all were flickering The leaves were falling fast I walked down the winding road Looked up through the trees And I saw

Puppet Karmin

up I can pull a string until it's good enough But don't you love it, love it When you're my puppet, puppet Don't you get the feeling that you're tangled up I can pull a string until it's good enough But

Up On the Shelf Harry Chapin

So I keep it up on the shelf And it's funny how you keep it all to yourself Hey honey, could there ever be, Should there ever be, Could there ever be something else?

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

If My Mary Were Here Harry Chapin

I don't think I'd be drinking If my Mary were here And I know what I'd be thinking If my Mary were here We'd be wrapping up a blanket Full of cheddar cheese and wine Packing up our camper with a

Any Old Kind of Day Harry Chapin

And it was just an any old kind of day, The kind that comes and slips away, The kind that fills up easy my life's time. The night brought any old kind of dark, I heard the ticking of my heart.

The Rock Harry Chapin

world still whirls around "The rock is gonna fall on us," he stood and told the class The professor put his chalk down and peered out through his glasses But he went on and said; "I've seen it, high up

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

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

[Chorus:] I've long since retired and 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

Sniper Harry Chapin

He goes through the door, he starts up the stairs. The sound of his footsteps, the sound of his breathing, The sound of the silence when no one was there. I didn't really know him.

Odd Job Man Harry Chapin

" Well I can always use some extra bread So I nod and take the job When he says " Clean up before you come I do not hire slobs " Now you can see I'm not no fancy pants But everyone has pride And

There Only Was One Choice Harry Chapin

a kid out on my corner -- hear him strumming like a fool Shivering in his dungarees -- but still he's going to school His cheeks are made of peach fuzz -- his hopes may be the same But he's signed up

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

Dance Band on the Titanic Harry Chapin

in the dance band on the Titanic Sing "Nearer, my God, to Thee" The iceberg's on the starboard bow Won't you dance with me There was a trombone and a saxophone The bass and drums were cookin' up

Story of a Life Harry Chapin

I can see myself it's a golden sunrise Youg boy open up your eyes It's supposed to be your day. Now off you go horizon bound And you won't stop until you've found Your own kind of way.

Copper Harry Chapin

ten years now since his Mama ran away And you ain't gonna blow his image of me for the stunt like you pulled today Chorus: They took the copper right out of the penny Lou They got the pig locked up

It Seems You Only Love Me When It Rains Harry Chapin

seems you only love me When it rains You never treat me Like you treat a gentle man You only hit me When you know it hurts But then why bother reaching down To where I'm battered To raise me up

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.

My Old Lady Harry Chapin

She wore an S.E.G. when she came back home Like the cat that ate the canary And I stood befuddled, a chauvanist stud With his mistress quite contrary I was smack up against the moment I was afraid

Corey's Coming Harry Chapin

I came by one evening but he did not hear my shout I looked in the window and saw the fire was out When he would not wake up I forced in the door And found that Old John Joseph would tell stories no more

Circle Harry Chapin

No straight lines make up my life; And all my roads have bends; There's no clear-cut beginnings; And so far no dead-ends.

One Light in a Dark Valley Harry Chapin

moving about One light in a dark valley And now that light has gone out No light in this dark valley Nothing but the darkness and me No light in this dark valley For all eternity Light it up

Sequel Harry Chapin

First I thought about heading up north of the bay Then I knew where I had to go. I thought about taking a limousine Or at least a fancy car.

Halfway to Heaven Harry Chapin

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

Bluesman Harry Chapin

The kid heard the word up in Brooklyn. It was his second year of medical school. He went and stashed some jeans into his guitar case, His father said, "You're a fool".

If You Want to Feel Harry Chapin

turn There are callouses that come That the lovers got to earn In the years of your youth You can't be fire proof You know you've got to get burned Can't you feel excitement Feel it welling up

Song Man Harry Chapin

I have been a song man for a long long time coming up with some melodies trying to find some words that rhyme.

Woman Child Harry Chapin

I will set up a time. But you got to go there on your own babe, 'cause I don't know that it's mine." Oh woman child mama's little angel's been defiled.

Cat`s In The Cradle Harry Chapin

"I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then" 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

Cat's In The Cradle Harry Chapin

"I don't know when But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then" 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

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.

The Same Sad Singer Harry Chapin

Since you've gone I've gone along, Been writing the music I've always wanted to, And they just picked up on me.

Same Sad Singer Harry Chapin

Since you've gone I've gone along, Been writing the music I've always wanted to, And they just picked up on me. I'm putting myself here inside each song And finding my music is still so full of you.

Caroline Harry Chapin

rings Her bracelets and stockings And placing her skin still moist in the palm of my hand You're pressing she smiles It's too soon to ask For me to cast off my cover You assume that I'm caught Up

Stop Singing These Sad Songs Harry Chapin

songs Just tell me 'bout the good times, baby 'Cause I don't want to hear them old heart breaking sad songs anymore I'll help you with your burden, babe I'll help you lug your load, lady I'll skip up

Manhood Harry Chapin

She put her clothes back on She straightened up my bed She hit me with a line The still does numbers on my head She says, "Your mind chooses better Than your hands do Your heart chooses better Than

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

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 up

Let Time Go Lightly Harry Chapin

Morning, a time for breaking ground and sowing seeds, and yet we give up our sunshine so we can buy what we need.

Changes Harry Chapin

I started out to do my duty ended up just doing time. What is it about you my mother of a country that makes so many change our minds.

Mail Order Annie Harry Chapin

So you must be my wife Miss Annie Halsey Yes, I guess I am your husband, Hello I'm Harry Crane. Mail Order Annie, never mind your crying. Your tears are sweet rain in my empty life.

Last of the Protest Singers Harry Chapin

dark clouds coming now, And he says he feels those first few drops, He sees he cannot reach them, So he tries to sing out louder, And I say, "you're getting hoarser boy, He says, "should I give up

Remember When the Music Harry Chapin

Remember when the music Was a glow on the horizon of every newborn day And as we sang, the sun came up to chase the dark away, And life was good, for we knew we could.

Northwest 222 Harry Chapin

And if there's any way to get there Strumming head on out I go driven hard to pick up old 222 en route.

They Call Her Easy Harry Chapin

Walked on up to her and didn't say a word but my eyes were talking and I think she heard. Yes, she heard me. We walked down the road to a rundown farm.

Roll Down the River Harry Chapin

I remember when you washed up on my doorstep You had a dirty face, a damp dress and a dream But now you're just a fish out of the water, Baby It's time to throw you back into the stream.

Why Do Little Girls? Harry Chapin

That's why little girls were hurtin' When the little boys were done Why did the little girls grow crooked While the little boys grew tall It's maybe because the little boys Didn't ever have to grow up

Country Dreams Harry Chapin

Darling, don't get mad at me I'm doing this for you, It's really not so sad to see we had Growing up to do.

Why Do Little Girls Harry Chapin

That's why little girls were hurtin' When the little boys were done Why did the little girls grow crooked While the little boys grew tall It's maybe because the little boys Didn't ever have to grow up