[Intro] Backyard games…..ain’t nearly the same, As they were back in my day Be it football, baseball or soldiers at war It was full contact whatever was played If we didn’t have a bat, a stick would do fine The only thing left on the ball was the twine Didn’t matter to us, we were just happy to play Backyard games were better….back in my day Two below or flag was never allowed Had to be tackle, down on the ground No helmets or pads, no cleats on our feet If the yard was muddy, we took to the street Backyard games…..ain’t nearly the same, As they were back in my day Be it football, baseball or soldiers at war It was full contact whatever was played We picked our teams, and the fun began Played all day, till the sun went down We had a few fights, a black eye or two But still best friends when the game was through Backyard games…..ain’t nearly the same, As they were back in my day Be it football, baseball or soldiers at war It was full contact whatever was played [Instrumental interlude] Those times are gone, but the memories stay Of those backyard games, back in my day I hope that when we meet up in heaven We’ll pick our teams, and start over again Backyard games…..ain’t nearly the same, As they were back in my day Be it football, baseball or soldiers at war It was full contact whatever was played Backyard games…..ain’t nearly the same, As they were….back in my day [Fade Out]
