Capo 1st fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

I watched him take the two strike call

He hadn't tried to swing at all

I guess he had all he could take

He walked away for goodness sake

His father's voice was loud and mean

You won't amount to anything

Chorus 1

That little boy quit trying

He just walked away

There were teardrops on his face

Tell me how would you feel

 You'd probably give up too

 If nobody believed in you

That old man said one more try

I know I'm not too old to drive

I promise son I'll do my best

This time I'm gonna pass the test

Give me the keys dad and get in

His father never drove again

Chorus 2

That old man quit trying

He just turned away

There were teardrops on his face

Tell me how would you feel

You'd probably give up too

If nobody believed in you

We take His name out of the schools

And lawyers say it breaks the rules

The pledge of allegiance can't be read

And "under God" should not be said

I wonder how much He will take

I just pray it's not too late

Chorus 3

What if God quit trying

He just turned away

There were teardrops on His face

Tell me how would you feel

 You'd probably give up too

 If nobody believed in you

Tell me how would you feel

 You'd probably give up too

 If nobody believed in you

Chords:

= x02220

= x42220

= x24442(bar chord) or xx4442

= x6444x

= x24432(bar chord) or xx4432

= x46654(bar chord) or xx6654

= xx0232

D/F#= 200232 (hold down bottom string with thumb)

= 022100

= 422100

= 020000

F#m7= 242222(bar chord)

= 320003