To tell you the truth I'd have to befriend you There's only so many postcards I'm willing to send you I don't need a new buddy I don't care where you're from You gotta build me a ballpark If you want me to come Yeah, i cried wolf For so many years They only come to my rescue If i swear the coast is clear I cried wolf You gotta give me some proof I can believe If you won't let me start the game At least let me relieve But if these punks start charging the mound I'm gonna read 'em the news I got more dirty tricks Than i even know how to use I spent too many years In the minor leagues To sit here on the bench While the girls cheer I spent too many years In the minor leagues To lay down I cried wolf For so many years They only come to my rescue If i swear the coast is clear I cried wolf