Play Ball, You All

Play Ball, You All

V1
Hey there, pitcher on the mound, start to pitch, don’t fool around
Strike him out, we know you can; you don’t have to walk that man
V2
Hey there, slugger at the bat, just remember where you’re at
Put one up there in the stand and you’ll get a great big hand
V3
One will try to steal a base things like that you’ve got to face
If he’s tagged then he’ll be taught; make a break but don’t get caught
Chorus
PLAY BALL, YOU ALL!
PLAY BALL, YOU ALL!
PLAY BALL, YOU ALL!
We came to see the game
PLAY BALL, YOU ALL!
Why do you still?
PLAY BALL, YOU ALL!
You’re holdin’ up the game
V4
Never argue with the ump
Play it smart, don’t be a chump
For we know without a doubt
Man, that ump will put you out
V5
Bases loaded like a gun,
Anxious for that extra run
Grand slam bounces off the bat
Goin’ Gone! Well, how ‘bout that?
V6
After all is said and done
There’s a pennant to be won
Hope your team is safe and sound
When the series rolls around
V7
Figure any way you choose
You can either win or lose
Now’s the time to get somewhere
So why wait until next near?

Mel Allen, Walter Bishop

1952