Bardball

by Dr. Rajesh C. Oza

(In appreciation of Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ “Peace Train”)

Now I’ve been happy lately
Thinkin’ how Opening Day has come
And I believe it could be
Leather and wood has begun

Oh, I’ve been smilin’ lately
Dreaming about MLB as one
And I believe it could be
Someday it’s going to come

‘Cause out on the infield’s edge
There rides a double play
Oh, double play, take this pitcher
Come take him home again

Now I’ve been smiling lately
Thinkin’ about the season to come
And I believe it could be
The national pastime has begun

Oh, double play soundin’ louder
Glide on the double play
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
From short to second to first

Yes, double play holy roller
Everyone, jump up on the double play
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
Come on the double play

Hit those bags together
From Tinker to Evers to Chance
Because it’s getting nearer
It soon will be with you

Now come and join the playin’
Opening Day’s not far from you
And it’s gettin’ nearer
Soon it will all be true

Oh, double play soundin’ louder
Glide on the double play
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
Come on let’s play as one

The only bombs I care to see are Cubbie
Homers on Sheffield or Waveland Avenue

Now I’ve been cryin’ lately
Thinkin’ about the world as it is
Why must we go on hating?
Why can’t we live in bliss?

‘Cause out on the edge of darkness
There rides a peace train
Oh, peace train, take this country
Come take me home again

Oh, peace train soundin’ louder
Glide on the peace train
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
Come on the peace train

Yes, peace train holy roller
Everyone, jump up on the peace train
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
(Come on, come on, come on)

Yeah, come on, peace train
Hey, yes, it’s the peace train
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah
Come on the peace train, oh, peace train

Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah….