Interpret:

Kenny Rogers

Album:

She Rides Wild Horses

THE GREATEST


Little boy in baseball hat,stands in the field
with his ball and bat.
Says "I´m the greatest player of them all"
put his bat on his shoulder and he tosses up his ball.


And the ball goes up and the ball comes down 
swing his bat all the way around.
The world so still you can hear the sound
and  the baseball falls...to the ground.


Now the little boy didn´t say a word
picks up his ball he is undeterred.
Says "I´m the greatest there has ever been"
and he grits his teeth and he tries it again.


And the ball goes up and the ball comes down
swings his bat all the way around.
The world so still you can hear the sound
and the baseball falls...to the ground.


He makes no excuses,he shows no fear
he just closes his eyes and listens to the cheers.
Little boy he adjusts his hat
picks up his ball stares at the bat.
Says "I´m the greatest,the game is on the line"
and he gives his all one last time.


And the ball goes up like a moon so bright
swings his bat with all his might.
The world´s as still,as still can be
 the baseball falls and that´s strikes three.


Now it´s suppertime and his momma calls,
little boy starts home with his bat and ball.
Says "I´m the greates that is a fact
but even I didn´t know I could pitch like that!"
Says "I´m the greatets that is understood
but even I didn´t know I  could pitch that good!"