john fogerty – centerfield

C D G C D G
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Am | D | |

verse 1
G C G
well , beat the drum and hold the phone – the sun came out today!
G Bm D
we’re born again , there’s new grass on the field .
G C G
A – roundin’ third , and headed for home , it’s a brown – eyed handsome man
C D G
anyone can understand the way i feel .

chorus
G C G
oh , put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
G C Em
put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
A D G
look at me , i can be centerfield .

verse 2
G C G
well i spent some time in the mudville nine watchin it from the bench
G Bm D Dsus D Dsus D
you know i took some lumps when the mighty case struck out .
G C G
so say hey willie , tell ty cobb and joe dimaggio
C D G Gsus G Gsus G
don’t say ’it ain’t so’ , you know the time is now .

chorus
G C G
oh , put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
G C Em
put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
A D G
look at me , i can be centerfield .

int ( same as intro )

verse 3
G C G
got a beat – up glove , a homemade bat , and brand – new pair of shoes
G Bm D Dsus D Dsus D
you know i think it’s time to give this game a ride .
G C G
just to hit the ball and touch ’em all – a moment in the sun
C D G Gsus G Gsus G
( pop ) it’s gone and you can tell that one goodbye!

chorus
G C G
oh , put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
G C Em
put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
A D G
look at me , i can be centerfield .
G C G
oh , put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
G C Em
put me in , coach – i’m ready to play today
A D G
look at me , i can be centerfield .

outro C Em A D G