LYRIC FOR SALE

By Jason Wickham

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.