Ball Player

Well, being my son's probably pretty hard

Been tough on you, no doubt

I go crazy when you go yard

Start cussing when you strike out

We missed all them summer vacations

Chasing all-star two dollar rings

Prolly shoulda told you this more times

Than I told you how to fix your swing

You ain't just a ball player

You ain't just a home run ball on a shelf

You ain't just a jersey with my last name on it

Just a way to relive it myself

Hope you make it to the bigs someday

'Cause son, I know that's your prayer

But trust me, and the man upstairs

Nah, you ain't just a ball player

Love you now, and I'ma love you later

Son, I'm sorry for them long rides home

When you couldn't buy a hit

Prolly shoulda took my coach hat off

Just let you be a kid

Hell, I could care less if you catch 'em

Just love watching you chase your dreams

Yeah, maybe someday you'll have a little boy out there

You'll see what I mean

You ain't just a ball player

You ain't just a home run ball on a shelf

You ain't just a jersey with my last name on it

Just a way to relive it myself

Hope you make it to the bigs someday

'Cause son, I know that's your prayer

But trust me, and the man upstairs

Nah, you ain't just a ball player

Love you now, and I'ma love you later

Said yeah, we had some good times

Tween them white chalk lines

One day you're gonna hang up your cleats

But boy, you're gonna be just fine

'Cause you ain't just a ball player

You ain't just a home run ball on a shelf

You ain't just a jersey with my last name on it

Just a way to relive it myself

Hope you make it to the bigs someday

'Cause son, I know that's your prayer

But trust me, and the man upstairs

Nah, you ain't just a ball player

Love you now, and I'ma love you later

Yeah, you ain't just a ball player