"I'm Talking Baseball" - An original acoustic song by marc derose (photo slideshow)

I wrote this song for my son Nick as he ended his college baseball career at Appalachian State University in the Spring of 2009. I think a lot of other Baseball Dads and Moms will relate to the messages in this song as they watch their sons grow up playing the game of baseball.

Comments are welcome!

Baseball
by Marc DeRose


Chorus
Baseball.
It's not just a game that you play.
No.
It's a part of your life. A part of your soul.
It grabs you and it won't let go.
I'm talking... (repeat chorus)

Come on Dad. Let's play catch.
Throw me the ball. Yeah, make me stretch!
I'm gonna make you proud.
Yeah, I'm gonna make you proud.

Hurry up Pop. Pitch me the ball.
I'll swing real hard. I'll knock it over the wall.
I'm gonna make you proud.
Yeah, I'm gonna make you proud.

Chorus

The ball's hit hard. I dive to my left.
I come up throwing. He's out by a step!
I'm gonna make you proud.
Yeah, I'm gonna make you proud.

Bottom of nine. Depending on me.
I throw my curve. It's a called strike three!
I'm gonna make you proud.
Yeah, I'm gonna make you proud.

Chorus

Come on son. Shake my hand.
You played four years. I'm your biggest fan!
You know you make me proud.
Yeah, you make me proud.

So, grab your glove. Let's play some catch.
I'll throw you the ball. I'll even make you stretch!
You know you make me proud.
Yeah, you make me proud.

Chorus

I'm talking Baseball.
I'm talking Baseball.
I'm talking Baseball.

End.

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[MikeyRed76]

Man I tell you what. I got a nine month old son and this song about made me cry. Thanks for your nice comments. I appreciate you writing a song for your son and for baseball. It's my favorite sport and I can't wait to get the boy involved. Great work.

[msdjunk]

Just wait until your boy finishes playing ball 20 years or so down the road - you'll definitely cry then!!!

I've had a lot of people tell me they cried listening to this song. It's nice to know other people share the same thoughts and emotions for their sons and the game of baseball.

Thanks for letting me know you liked the song. I appreciate it.

[kdmerse]

Like the song junk. It really does make you feel good about the game and very proud of your sons or daughters that play this great sport.

[msdjunk]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the song. It's an emotional time when your son's baseball career comes to an end. 15 years of memories... it's tough to watch it end!

[zbyszek654]

i have an 18 month old son and can't wait for him to start playing. i hope to be a good dad like you. thank you.

[wjames2000]

I have two boys (9 & 6) and I am a big baseball dad. Man, your song touched me and I am going to remind myself from now on to enjoy watching them play while I can.........

[sportzonly42softball]

Growin up I always wanted to play baseball for the Texas rangers. Then I got older and relized that prob. Wasn't gonna happend. But I still love watchin baseball and sometimes playin it :)

[lps45s8tracks]

Enjoyed Da Video.Your You Tube Bro.(~;Yrral Mallik of Songramp AKA Larry Killam of Facebook Group Songwriters Unite.Over 1400 members and growing;~)

[smokeyblue55]

Great song! Nice pictures too.