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!