All American Comeback Kid

He was the captain of his team his senior year
Had that look in his eye that said no fear
Down by six ball on the ten
He said, "Huddle up boys, we've got a game to win"
They snapped the ball, he looked left then right
Nobody was open so he tucked it tight
With a champion's heart inside of him
The clock ran out as he ran it in

And the whole town cheered
And his momma cried
They rushed that field
And raised him high
With his picture in the paper the headline read
All-American Comeback Kid

He was recruited by the best schools across the land
But he decided to sign with Uncle Sam
Kissed his momma goodbye in their living room
Said, "Dad, don't worry, I'll be back soon"
Three tours of duty and a silver star
He flew back home with his battle scars
He stepped off the plane in his combat boots
And saluted the red, white, and blue

And the whole town cheered
And his momma cried
Another hometown boy
Made it home alive
With his picture in the paper the headline read
All-American Comeback Kid

Yeah, he's the All-American Comeback Kid