Lord, give me the strength to hit the ball And if I do don't let me fall Help me to pick the pitch that's right Then let me knock it out of sight. Then let me run with deer-like grace Don't let me miss but tag first base Then on to second, stay with me, Lord, Cause this one out, we can't afford. Then let me zoom like a flying bird Right down the line and on to third Then let me slide with feet out-thrust Across home plate in the swishing dust BUT FIRST OF ALL, DEAR LORD, I PRAY JUST TELL THE COACH TO LET ME PLAY!