Opening Day

by Dan Bern

We're all undefeated, it's Opening Day
Everybody's shoulder feels ok
Legs are fresh as young ponies at play
And everyone could be MVP on Opening Day

The uniforms shine, the grass is bright green
No one's made an error, ERA's are pristine
Pennant hopes simmer from Wrigley to Yawkey Way
And if you're lucky your grandpa will take you to Opening Day

Opening Day, Opening Day
The visitors take the diamond
In their traveling grays
Opening Day, Opening Day
A single up the middle
And you're batting a thousand, hooray

Opening Day, Opening Day
Gentlemen, start your engines
Up up and away
Opening Day, Opening Day
This is the year
It's gonna be ok

You called in sick, got you a ticket
Can't wait to see the painted lines and the bricks
Popcorn or peanuts, you get your choice
Scully's had six months to rest that Golden Voice

Winter coats and gloves and boots are put away
It's Opening Day
That rookie could be the next Willie Mays
Opening Day
It's really, truly finally here
Opening Day