On a warm summer's evening, at a ball game in Texas
We saw an angry player, prob'lly should have had more sleep
He's with the Texas Rangers, and his name is Kenny Rogers
Ain't talkin' 'bout The Gambler, this one's a pitcher veep

Got mad and grabbed the camera, when they tried to take his picture
And shoved the guy behind it, then he threw it down real hard
Cause of this, he's had to listen to a long Bud Selig lecture
And still could face suspension, have his image marred..

Now, the camera guy he knocked down, will no doubt sue his ass off
That million dollar salary, could shrink up just a tad
And there may be an assault charge, from police investigations
So, if you're gonna' play this game, Boy, you better learn to not get mad

Just kinda' play 'Texas Hold'em'..Know when to fold'em
Know when to walk away, know when to smile
You gotta stay lot cooler, when you're at that water cooler
Givin' in to gettin' pissed off, only cramps your style..

Now, every Pitcher knows that the secret to surviving
is knowing how to throw a curve, a knuckle or a slide
Your coolness is a winner, and anger is a loser
So, if you can't take the hard bumps, you should not take the ride..

Your actions do not warrant a new contract extension
You brought it on yourself, this rap you may not beat
Celebrity means "Limelight"..goes with the territory
Stay out of the 'Pitchin', Man, if you can't take the heat!

Or, kinda' play 'Texas Hold'em'..Know when to fold'em
know when to walk away, know when to smile
You gotta' stay lot cooler, when you're at that water cooler
Givin' in to gettin' pissed off, only cramps your style..

Givin' in to gettin' pissed off, only cramps your style..