[Verse 1] 

I close my eyes, I’m ten once more, runnin’ wild and free, 

Sun’s a golden blanket, wrapped ‘round Dad and me. 

He’s out back with that old glove, leather worn and thin, 

Baseball flies through summer skies, where dreams begin. 

[Verse 2]

He’d rush from school, chalk on his hands, a teacher’s steady grace, 

A hero in our small town, pride of Victor’s place. 

Papers piled up late at night, but he’d never miss our play, 

Taught me how to swing for life, and carve my name his way. 

[Chorus]

Oh, I miss those sunny days, backyard catch with Dad, 

Crack of bat, those simple joys, the best I ever had. 

My dad was Victor's legend, and I was chasin’ down a dream, 

High school hopes and hometown nights, livin’ young and green.

[Verse 3]

Bleachers roared his name back then, a king of days gone by, 

Tales of glory whispered still, beneath that Victor sky. 

I’d toss that ball ‘til dusk crept in, tryin’ on his shoes, 

A kid with stars in both my eyes, and nothin’ to lose. 

[Chorus]

Oh, I miss those sunny days, backyard catch with Dad, 

Crack of bat, those simple joys, the best I ever had. 

Darv was Victor’s legend, and I was chasin’ down a dream, 

High school hopes and hometown nights, livin’ young and green.

[Bridge]

Now the field lies quiet, glove’s up on the shelf.

Time’s a thief that stole those days, I’m singin’ to myself. 

His voice rides soft on every breeze, “Son, give it all you’ve got,” 

A small-town hero’s lessons, the heart he always taught. 

[Chorus]

Oh, I miss those sunny days, backyard catch with Dad, 

Crack of bat, those simple joys, the best I ever had. 

He was Victor’s legend, I was chasin’ down a dream, 

High school hopes and hometown nights, livin’ young and green. 

[Outro]

Yeah, Fairport’s still my heart’s hometown, though years have slipped away, 

I’d trade it all for one more toss, on a sunny childhood day. 

[END]