I'm just a man that writes about his life experiences, wishes and dreams.
Eight teams rolling in, buses from afar
Champs from SEC, Big Ten stars
Young guns with fire, chasing that ring
In the heat of June, hear the stadium sing
Tailgates firing up, grills smoking hot
Friends and rivals mixing in the parking lot
From Baton Rouge to Corvallis town
They all come dreaming in Omaha now
[Pre-Chorus]
Bats cracking loud, gloves popping true
These kids play for glory, for me and you
[Chorus]
Omaha diamond dreams, under those lights so bright
College boys battling from afternoon till night
Crack of the bat echoing through the stands
Hustle on the bases, dirt on their hands
From the dogpile jumps to the heartbreak tears
This is college baseball, the best time of year
Omaha calling, where legends are made
Diamond dreams forever, in the heart of the Midwest parade
[Verse 2]
Freshman phenoms throwing heat like pros
Upperclassmen grinding, everybody knows
Ping of the metal, roar from the crowd
One bad hop could turn it around
Families in the bleachers, waving signs high
Scouts in the shadows with a watchful eye
From walk-off bombs to extra-inning fights
These games burn hotter than Nebraska nights
[Pre-Chorus]
No big contracts, just passion and pride
Playing for the name on the front of the jersey side
[Chorus]
Omaha diamond dreams, under those lights so bright
College boys battling from afternoon till night
Crack of the bat echoing through the stands
Hustle on the bases, dirt on their hands
From the dogpile jumps to the heartbreak tears
This is college baseball, the best time of year
Omaha calling, where legends are made
Diamond dreams forever, in the heart of the Midwest parade
[Bridge]
When the bracket's set and the road teams arrive
Omaha comes alive, feel the energy thrive
From Rosenblatt ghosts to the new stadium glow
This town's got the spirit that steals the show
One pitch, one swing, changes everything
College baseball kings wearing that ring
[Guitar/Fiddle Solo – build the crowd roar]
[Final Chorus – bigger, with harmony and chants]
Omaha diamond dreams, yeah, under those lights so bright
College boys battling, giving it all their might
Crack of the bat, feel the thrill in the air
Hustle and heart, nothing can compare
From the first pitch thrown to the last out call
This is college baseball, standing proud and tall
Omaha forever, where the dreams come true
Diamond dreams calling — for me and you!
[Outro – fading cheers]
Omaha diamond dreams…
College baseball…
Yeah, that's the scene.
[Verse 1]
Sat down with a premium pair, feeling like a king tonight
Table full of calling stations, chasing every draw in sight
I bet it strong, I raise it bigger, got ’em on the ropes I swear
But they snap off the river miracle, leave me pulling out my hair
[Pre-Chorus]
I play it perfect, by the book, odds in my favor every street
But variance laughs in my face, turns gold into defeat
[Chorus]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise and they keep calling, looking to get lucky
And they hit it every time
I can’t bluff because they call with bottom pair
Even after firing every street
85 percent chance to win and I’m lucky to be fifty-fifty
If it wasn’t for luck… I’d be rich
[Verse 2]
Pocket rockets, set over set, flush draw bricks the turn
They chase with gutshots, middle pair, and somehow still burn
I’ve got the math, I’ve got the reads, I’ve got the discipline down cold
But the deck’s got other plans tonight, leaves my stack ice-cold
[Pre-Chorus]
They say “good game” with a smirk, as they rake another pot
I smile through gritted teeth, but inside I’m boiling hot
[Chorus]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise and they keep calling, looking to get lucky
And they hit it every time
I can’t bluff because they call with bottom pair
Even after firing every street
85 percent chance to win and I’m lucky to be fifty-fifty
If it wasn’t for luck… I’d be rich
Guitar Solo
[Bridge – spoken/sung half-tilt, building intensity]
One more orbit, one more hand, I swear I’m due for one
But deep down I know the truth — luck’s the only one that’s won
They call with jack-high, catch the two-outer, steal my soul again
Tomorrow’s another session… same story, same pain
[Guitar Solo]
[Final Chorus – louder, more defiant]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise, they keep calling, chasing that one card
And damn if they don’t hit it every time
Can’t bluff, can’t value bet, can’t win when it matters most
85 percent and I’m flipping for my life
If it wasn’t for luck…
Hell, if it wasn’t for luck
I’d be rich
[Outro – fading guitar lick, wry laugh]
Yeah… if it wasn’t for luck
I’d be sittin’ pretty…
But here I am, buyin’ in again
Tomorrow night.
Lyrics
(Duet)
[Verse 1 – Female]
He left without saying a word
The day after I found that hair tie that wasn’t mine
I know what it was there from
But I don’t know why?
I didn’t have a chance to ask
And he didn’t say
Just packed his bags in silence
And walked away
[Pre-Chorus – Female]
I stared at that twisted band on the floor
A stranger’s echo in our home
My heart shattered, but the questions burned more
Why’d you throw us away for someone unknown?
[Chorus – Both, harmonizing]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the damage is done?
Just echoes of goodbye under the sun
[Verse 2 – Male]
Of course you were right what it was from
I left without a word because no matter what I said
It wouldn’t make a difference
Know that I still love you
And I’m a fool that made a mistake
Hopefully over time you will forgive me
But I know you’ll never take me back
So what is there to say?
[Pre-Chorus – Male]
I couldn’t face the hurt in your eyes
Knew my excuses would fall flat and cold
One night of weakness, a lifetime of lies
Left me regretting what I can’t hold
[Chorus – Both, harmonizing]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the damage is done?
Just echoes of goodbye under the sun
[Bridge – Female starts, Male joins]
[Female] Why’d you let her in, why’d you break us down?
[Male] I hate myself more than you’ll ever know
[Female] That hair tie’s a scar I can’t erase now
[Male] Forgive my foolish heart, even if you let me go
[Both] Maybe time will heal, or maybe it won’t
But this goodbye lingers like a ghost
[Final Chorus – Both, softer then building, raw emotion]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the trust is gone?
Just silent regrets from dusk till dawn
Hair tie goodbye… what’s left to say?
[Outro – Female fades out, Male echoes]
[Female] He left without saying a word…
[Male] What is there to say?
Eight teams rolling in, buses from afar
Champs from SEC, Big Ten stars
Young guns with fire, chasing that ring
In the heat of June, hear the stadium sing
Tailgates firing up, grills smoking hot
Friends and rivals mixing in the parking lot
From Baton Rouge to Corvallis town
They all come dreaming in Omaha now
[Pre-Chorus]
Bats cracking loud, gloves popping true
These kids play for glory, for me and you
[Chorus]
Omaha diamond dreams, under those lights so bright
College boys battling from afternoon till night
Crack of the bat echoing through the stands
Hustle on the bases, dirt on their hands
From the dogpile jumps to the heartbreak tears
This is college baseball, the best time of year
Omaha calling, where legends are made
Diamond dreams forever, in the heart of the Midwest parade
[Verse 2]
Freshman phenoms throwing heat like pros
Upperclassmen grinding, everybody knows
Ping of the metal, roar from the crowd
One bad hop could turn it around
Families in the bleachers, waving signs high
Scouts in the shadows with a watchful eye
From walk-off bombs to extra-inning fights
These games burn hotter than Nebraska nights
[Pre-Chorus]
No big contracts, just passion and pride
Playing for the name on the front of the jersey side
[Chorus]
Omaha diamond dreams, under those lights so bright
College boys battling from afternoon till night
Crack of the bat echoing through the stands
Hustle on the bases, dirt on their hands
From the dogpile jumps to the heartbreak tears
This is college baseball, the best time of year
Omaha calling, where legends are made
Diamond dreams forever, in the heart of the Midwest parade
[Bridge]
When the bracket's set and the road teams arrive
Omaha comes alive, feel the energy thrive
From Rosenblatt ghosts to the new stadium glow
This town's got the spirit that steals the show
One pitch, one swing, changes everything
College baseball kings wearing that ring
[Guitar/Fiddle Solo – build the crowd roar]
[Final Chorus – bigger, with harmony and chants]
Omaha diamond dreams, yeah, under those lights so bright
College boys battling, giving it all their might
Crack of the bat, feel the thrill in the air
Hustle and heart, nothing can compare
From the first pitch thrown to the last out call
This is college baseball, standing proud and tall
Omaha forever, where the dreams come true
Diamond dreams calling — for me and you!
[Outro – fading cheers]
Omaha diamond dreams…
College baseball…
Yeah, that's the scene.
[Verse 1]
Sat down with a premium pair, feeling like a king tonight
Table full of calling stations, chasing every draw in sight
I bet it strong, I raise it bigger, got ’em on the ropes I swear
But they snap off the river miracle, leave me pulling out my hair
[Pre-Chorus]
I play it perfect, by the book, odds in my favor every street
But variance laughs in my face, turns gold into defeat
[Chorus]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise and they keep calling, looking to get lucky
And they hit it every time
I can’t bluff because they call with bottom pair
Even after firing every street
85 percent chance to win and I’m lucky to be fifty-fifty
If it wasn’t for luck… I’d be rich
[Verse 2]
Pocket rockets, set over set, flush draw bricks the turn
They chase with gutshots, middle pair, and somehow still burn
I’ve got the math, I’ve got the reads, I’ve got the discipline down cold
But the deck’s got other plans tonight, leaves my stack ice-cold
[Pre-Chorus]
They say “good game” with a smirk, as they rake another pot
I smile through gritted teeth, but inside I’m boiling hot
[Chorus]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise and they keep calling, looking to get lucky
And they hit it every time
I can’t bluff because they call with bottom pair
Even after firing every street
85 percent chance to win and I’m lucky to be fifty-fifty
If it wasn’t for luck… I’d be rich
Guitar Solo
[Bridge – spoken/sung half-tilt, building intensity]
One more orbit, one more hand, I swear I’m due for one
But deep down I know the truth — luck’s the only one that’s won
They call with jack-high, catch the two-outer, steal my soul again
Tomorrow’s another session… same story, same pain
[Guitar Solo]
[Final Chorus – louder, more defiant]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise, they keep calling, chasing that one card
And damn if they don’t hit it every time
Can’t bluff, can’t value bet, can’t win when it matters most
85 percent and I’m flipping for my life
If it wasn’t for luck…
Hell, if it wasn’t for luck
I’d be rich
[Outro – fading guitar lick, wry laugh]
Yeah… if it wasn’t for luck
I’d be sittin’ pretty…
But here I am, buyin’ in again
Tomorrow night.
Lyrics
(Duet)
[Verse 1 – Female]
He left without saying a word
The day after I found that hair tie that wasn’t mine
I know what it was there from
But I don’t know why?
I didn’t have a chance to ask
And he didn’t say
Just packed his bags in silence
And walked away
[Pre-Chorus – Female]
I stared at that twisted band on the floor
A stranger’s echo in our home
My heart shattered, but the questions burned more
Why’d you throw us away for someone unknown?
[Chorus – Both, harmonizing]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the damage is done?
Just echoes of goodbye under the sun
[Verse 2 – Male]
Of course you were right what it was from
I left without a word because no matter what I said
It wouldn’t make a difference
Know that I still love you
And I’m a fool that made a mistake
Hopefully over time you will forgive me
But I know you’ll never take me back
So what is there to say?
[Pre-Chorus – Male]
I couldn’t face the hurt in your eyes
Knew my excuses would fall flat and cold
One night of weakness, a lifetime of lies
Left me regretting what I can’t hold
[Chorus – Both, harmonizing]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the damage is done?
Just echoes of goodbye under the sun
[Bridge – Female starts, Male joins]
[Female] Why’d you let her in, why’d you break us down?
[Male] I hate myself more than you’ll ever know
[Female] That hair tie’s a scar I can’t erase now
[Male] Forgive my foolish heart, even if you let me go
[Both] Maybe time will heal, or maybe it won’t
But this goodbye lingers like a ghost
[Final Chorus – Both, softer then building, raw emotion]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the trust is gone?
Just silent regrets from dusk till dawn
Hair tie goodbye… what’s left to say?
[Outro – Female fades out, Male echoes]
[Female] He left without saying a word…
[Male] What is there to say?
Eight teams rolling in, buses from afar
Champs from SEC, Big Ten stars
Young guns with fire, chasing that ring
In the heat of June, hear the stadium sing
Tailgates firing up, grills smoking hot
Friends and rivals mixing in the parking lot
From Baton Rouge to Corvallis town
They all come dreaming in Omaha now
[Pre-Chorus]
Bats cracking loud, gloves popping true
These kids play for glory, for me and you
[Chorus]
Omaha diamond dreams, under those lights so bright
College boys battling from afternoon till night
Crack of the bat echoing through the stands
Hustle on the bases, dirt on their hands
From the dogpile jumps to the heartbreak tears
This is college baseball, the best time of year
Omaha calling, where legends are made
Diamond dreams forever, in the heart of the Midwest parade
[Verse 2]
Freshman phenoms throwing heat like pros
Upperclassmen grinding, everybody knows
Ping of the metal, roar from the crowd
One bad hop could turn it around
Families in the bleachers, waving signs high
Scouts in the shadows with a watchful eye
From walk-off bombs to extra-inning fights
These games burn hotter than Nebraska nights
[Pre-Chorus]
No big contracts, just passion and pride
Playing for the name on the front of the jersey side
[Chorus]
Omaha diamond dreams, under those lights so bright
College boys battling from afternoon till night
Crack of the bat echoing through the stands
Hustle on the bases, dirt on their hands
From the dogpile jumps to the heartbreak tears
This is college baseball, the best time of year
Omaha calling, where legends are made
Diamond dreams forever, in the heart of the Midwest parade
[Bridge]
When the bracket's set and the road teams arrive
Omaha comes alive, feel the energy thrive
From Rosenblatt ghosts to the new stadium glow
This town's got the spirit that steals the show
One pitch, one swing, changes everything
College baseball kings wearing that ring
[Guitar/Fiddle Solo – build the crowd roar]
[Final Chorus – bigger, with harmony and chants]
Omaha diamond dreams, yeah, under those lights so bright
College boys battling, giving it all their might
Crack of the bat, feel the thrill in the air
Hustle and heart, nothing can compare
From the first pitch thrown to the last out call
This is college baseball, standing proud and tall
Omaha forever, where the dreams come true
Diamond dreams calling — for me and you!
[Outro – fading cheers]
Omaha diamond dreams…
College baseball…
Yeah, that's the scene.
[Verse 1]
Sat down with a premium pair, feeling like a king tonight
Table full of calling stations, chasing every draw in sight
I bet it strong, I raise it bigger, got ’em on the ropes I swear
But they snap off the river miracle, leave me pulling out my hair
[Pre-Chorus]
I play it perfect, by the book, odds in my favor every street
But variance laughs in my face, turns gold into defeat
[Chorus]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise and they keep calling, looking to get lucky
And they hit it every time
I can’t bluff because they call with bottom pair
Even after firing every street
85 percent chance to win and I’m lucky to be fifty-fifty
If it wasn’t for luck… I’d be rich
[Verse 2]
Pocket rockets, set over set, flush draw bricks the turn
They chase with gutshots, middle pair, and somehow still burn
I’ve got the math, I’ve got the reads, I’ve got the discipline down cold
But the deck’s got other plans tonight, leaves my stack ice-cold
[Pre-Chorus]
They say “good game” with a smirk, as they rake another pot
I smile through gritted teeth, but inside I’m boiling hot
[Chorus]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise and they keep calling, looking to get lucky
And they hit it every time
I can’t bluff because they call with bottom pair
Even after firing every street
85 percent chance to win and I’m lucky to be fifty-fifty
If it wasn’t for luck… I’d be rich
Guitar Solo
[Bridge – spoken/sung half-tilt, building intensity]
One more orbit, one more hand, I swear I’m due for one
But deep down I know the truth — luck’s the only one that’s won
They call with jack-high, catch the two-outer, steal my soul again
Tomorrow’s another session… same story, same pain
[Guitar Solo]
[Final Chorus – louder, more defiant]
If it wasn’t for luck I’d be rich
I raise and reraise, they keep calling, chasing that one card
And damn if they don’t hit it every time
Can’t bluff, can’t value bet, can’t win when it matters most
85 percent and I’m flipping for my life
If it wasn’t for luck…
Hell, if it wasn’t for luck
I’d be rich
[Outro – fading guitar lick, wry laugh]
Yeah… if it wasn’t for luck
I’d be sittin’ pretty…
But here I am, buyin’ in again
Tomorrow night.
Lyrics
(Duet)
[Verse 1 – Female]
He left without saying a word
The day after I found that hair tie that wasn’t mine
I know what it was there from
But I don’t know why?
I didn’t have a chance to ask
And he didn’t say
Just packed his bags in silence
And walked away
[Pre-Chorus – Female]
I stared at that twisted band on the floor
A stranger’s echo in our home
My heart shattered, but the questions burned more
Why’d you throw us away for someone unknown?
[Chorus – Both, harmonizing]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the damage is done?
Just echoes of goodbye under the sun
[Verse 2 – Male]
Of course you were right what it was from
I left without a word because no matter what I said
It wouldn’t make a difference
Know that I still love you
And I’m a fool that made a mistake
Hopefully over time you will forgive me
But I know you’ll never take me back
So what is there to say?
[Pre-Chorus – Male]
I couldn’t face the hurt in your eyes
Knew my excuses would fall flat and cold
One night of weakness, a lifetime of lies
Left me regretting what I can’t hold
[Chorus – Both, harmonizing]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the damage is done?
Just echoes of goodbye under the sun
[Bridge – Female starts, Male joins]
[Female] Why’d you let her in, why’d you break us down?
[Male] I hate myself more than you’ll ever know
[Female] That hair tie’s a scar I can’t erase now
[Male] Forgive my foolish heart, even if you let me go
[Both] Maybe time will heal, or maybe it won’t
But this goodbye lingers like a ghost
[Final Chorus – Both, softer then building, raw emotion]
We built this love on promises we swore
But one mistake tore it all apart
I’m left here wondering what it was for
You’re gone, but you still own my heart
What’s left to say when the trust is gone?
Just silent regrets from dusk till dawn
Hair tie goodbye… what’s left to say?
[Outro – Female fades out, Male echoes]
[Female] He left without saying a word…
[Male] What is there to say?
I'm just a man that writes about his life experiences, wishes and dreams.
Loss, Love and Joy. I write mostly country pop but am able to write other genre's as well. Let me know what you are looking for.
