I met my first love At a real young age Yeah that beat up old Wilson glove Stole my heart away And before I knew it I was out on the field Stealin' bases like Rickey Hittin' homers like Mickey And making plays on the highlight reels When I struck out I'd tear myself apart They'd say son it's just a game But I'd say nah It's my life It's what I love It showed me who I am And what I'm made of See it's more than just some leather and stitched up seams It was a boy A ball And a dream Well time flew by Seasons changed Now I make my living Singing on a stage I went from wanting to be Hank Aaron to Hank Williams And I know my chances are still one in a million But it's my life It's what I love It showed me who I am And what I'm made of See its more than just a box of wood and strings Now it's a boy A guitar And a dream If you'd have asked that boy where he saw himself On down the road He'd have told you with a straight face I'll be playin' in The Show Well I guess In some ways he'd be right Cause here I am standing under the lights Well the good Lord works In mysterious ways Yeah he's sure had his hand in Every move I've made And sometimes I find it hard to believe That this life I get to lead All started with a boy A ball And a dream