“Hittin' My Stride”

Today's the first day, of my minor league career.
I brought my old glove, and I've shed a few tears.
I cleaned up my cleats, and fast swung a few bats.
I stretched my young muscles, and ran reeling laps.

I'm hopin' to be, the teams answer in right.
Launchin' long balls, out of site.

I'm Hittin' My Stride.
I Can Run Really Fast, and Can Throw With the Best.
I Am Filled Full of Pride.
I Play for My Home Team, As a Boy Always Dreamed.
I Clutch In Stretch Drives.
Coming Through In a Pinch, Hitting Liners a Cinch.
I Am Right On Time,
'Cuz I'm Hittin' My Stride.

I was sent down to Beaumont, for Texas League games.
Then I played my way starting, as I found me some fame.
Hit a brash of long homers, and carried the team.
I got a call from the big leagues, just realized my dream.

Now for the encore, I'll win MVP,
then a World Series Ring.

I'm Hittin' My Stride.
I'll Bring Home the Trophy, All Together Follow Me.
I Am Filled Full of Pride.
I Play for My Proud Dad, My Mom's Quite Gleamy Glad.
I Clutch In Stretch Drives.
I Scored Big as We Won, Every Win Just Begun.
I Am Right On Time,
'Cuz I'm Hittin' My Stride.

In 1941, I turned 30 years old.
Was a Series World Champion, a local hero.
But luck finally got me, I was drafted to leave.
to fight with the Army, It'll be the new me.

Love from the fans, I will use as my shield,
fighting battlefields.

I'm Hittin' My Stride.
I'll Bring Us Victory, and Set All the People Free.
I Am Filled Full of Pride.
I Fight for My Country, and All People In Need.
I Clutch In Stretch Drives.
I Will Climb the Last Hill, Conquer All With My Will,
I Am Right On Time,
'Cuz I'm Hittin' My Stride.

Music and Lyrics about Hank Greenberg, 2017:
Peter J. Beauchemin