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I Was Raised on Basketball


Shootin' hoops from the foul line

Throwin' the ball high as it swirls through the air

Some bouncin' off the rim

Others make a "whoosh" as they fly in 

Either way,

Make it or not,

Basketball is a fun game to play

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