I caught a foul ball up in the bleachers
and the shortstop autographed it
I keep it on the dresser with every day that passes
I've been throwing it to myself
I've got pretty good at catching
I just called to say I miss you
and making sure you know that

It's my birthday pretty soon
And all I want is for you to

Take me out to the ballgame
Pick me up at the house
What's this every other weekend thing even all about?
'Cause Mama said she loves you, and in some ways always will
I guess maybe things are different now
but Daddy can't you still
Take me out to the ballgame?

I'd sure love to go again, seems like it's been so long
If we could get some tickets Friday night
me and you and maybe mom
'Cause I feel like it's my fault that you two ain't together
I'm so sorry I was bad, I promise I'll be better

'Cause I just wanna see you
And if you'll come back, you don't have to

Take me out to the ballgame
Pick me up at the house
What's this every other weekend thing even all about?
'Cause Mama said she loves you, and in some ways always will
I guess maybe things are different now
but Daddy can't you still
Take me out to the ballgame?

We'd eat hot dogs in them same seats
And in the seventh inning, we'd sing

Take me out to the ballgame
Pick me up at the house
What's this every other weekend thing even all about?
'Cause Mama said she loves you, and in some ways always will
I guess maybe things are different now
but Daddy can't you still
Take me out to the ballgame?
Take me out to the ballgame