THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND (A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, 1992)

It was never in the actual movie soundtrack, but This Used To Be My Playground heard during the end credits is the song most associated with in the movie A League Of Their Own. Madonna sung the endearing ballad and made the movie more nostalgic while showing black and white montages.

THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND
sung by: Madonna

This used to be my playground (used to be)

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need

Of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

Don’t look back

Keep your head held high

Don’t ask them why

Because life is short

And before you know

You’re feeling old

And your heart is breaking

Don’t hold on to the past

Well, that’s too much to ask

This used to be my playground (used to be)

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need

Of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

Live and learn

Well the years they flew

And we never knew

We were foolish then

We would never tire

And that little fire

Is still alive in me

It will never go away

Can’t say goodbye to yesterday (can’t say goodbye)

This used to be my playground (used to be)

This used to be my childhood dream

This used to be the place I ran to

Whenever I was in need

Of a friend

Why did it have to end

And why do they always say

No regrets

But I wish that you

Were here with me

Well then there’s hope yet

I can see your face

In our secret place

You’re not just a memory

Say goodbye to yesterday (the dream)

Those are words I’ll never say (I’ll never say)

This used to be my playground (used to be)

This used to be our pride and joy

This used to be the place we ran to

That no one in the world could dare destroy