[Verse 1]
Well, beat the drum and hold the phone
The sun came out today
We're born again, there's new grass on the field
A-roundin' third, and headed for home
It's a brown-eyed handsome man
Anyone can understand the way I feel

[Chorus]
Put me in, Coach
I'm ready to play today
Put me in, Coach
I'm ready to play today
Look at me
I can be centerfield

[Verse 2]
Well, I spent some time in the Mudville Nine
Watchin' it from the bench
You know I took some lumps when the Mighty Casey struck out
So say hey Willie
Tell Ty Cobb and Joe DiMaggio
Don't say it ain't so
You know the time is now

[Chorus]
Put me in, Coach
I'm ready to play today
Put me in, Coach
I'm ready to play today
Look at me
I can be centerfield

[Verse 3]
Got a beat-up glove, a homemade bat, and brand new pair of shoes
You know I think it's time to give this game a ride
Just to hit the ball and touch 'em all
A moment in the sun
It's gone
And you can tell that one goodbye

[Chorus]
Put me in, Coach
I'm ready to play today
Put me in, Coach
I'm ready to play today
Look at me
I can be centerfield