Fall Reaching - Chris Ward

Eight years old with my Louisville slugger

My Daddy said «Keep your eye on the ball

There’ll be times when you lose the big game

But keep your chin up whenever you fall»

If you’re gonna win, win graceful

If you’re gonna love, love faithful

If you’re gonna learn, learn by teaching

If you’re gonna fall, fall reaching

High school dance hiding out in the corner

She said «hello» and I fell apart

I took her hand and I held it forever

Love will find you if you believe in your heart

If you’re gonna win, win graceful

If you’re gonna love, love faithful

If you’re gonna learn, learn by teaching

If you’re gonna fall, fall reaching

I’ve been out in the back yard

Playin' ball with my son

Teachin' him all that I know

He sits down beside me

And says «You're pretty good, Dad

But you’ve still got a long way to go»

If you’re gonna win, win graceful

If you’re gonna love, love faithful

If you’re gonna learn, learn by teaching

If you’re gonna fall, fall reaching

If you’re gonna fall, fall reaching