Since early days of childhood, baseball was Jimmy's game The day that he turned 21 his big break finally came He's working out, he's working hard, he's looking mighty fine He'd like to give his heart to God but this is not the time CHORUS Jimmy steps up to the plate, the game is on the line Two outs and this, his final play, he wants to hit this time A loud crack breaks the silence, a smile comes to his face He's running hard, he knows it's close as he comes around third base Like a bullet from the outfield, the ball is aimed and thrown The next play's gonna tell the tale -- will Jimmy make it home? Days turn into years, Jimmy's hair has turned to gray He never gave his heart to God, time just slipped away Now life may treat us differently, but death treats all the same It is come to visit Jimmy, time to play his final game CHORUS The great umpire of the universe leans down over the plate Jimmy's sliding into home one second too late Now with torment and outer darkness, he still hears the umpire shout (you're out!) You're out for all eternity, (you're out) you're out The batter steps up to the plate, you're in the game this time Two outs and this, your final play, eternity's on the line A loud crack breaks the silence, a smile comes to your face You're running hard, you knows it's close as you come around third base Like a bullet from the outfield, the ball is aimed and thrown Today your name is Jimmy -- will Jimmy make it home? Today your name is Jimmy -- will Jimmy make it home?
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