by What Would Charley Pride Say Today?
Performed by Bale Harrison & The Field Hands
Verse 1
He picked up a bat and dreamed of fame,
But on those fields, the world wasn’t the same.
Charley swung hard through shadows and doubt,
Turned every struggle into a victory shout.
From a ballplayer’s heart to country’s great sound,
He stood tall where the world tried to tear him down.
Pre-Chorus
He’d say, “Stand tall, keep pushing through,
There’s more in this life that’s meant for you.”
Chorus
What would Charley Pride say today?
To the workin’ man findin’ his way?
He’d tip his hat, sing with pride,
For those who never leave their dreams behind.
It’s not for the rich, not for the fame,
But for the folks who stay in the game.
What would Charley Pride say today?
He’d say, “Hold on, don’t give it away.”
Verse 2
His voice cut through the noise of hate,
While civil rights burned at the gates.
A country song in a world of change,
He kept his heart in the workin’ man’s range.
From ball fields to fame, his spirit stayed true,
Singin’ for those who knew what to do.
Pre-Chorus
He’d say, “Keep dreamin’, keep your head high,
There’s strength in you they can’t deny.”
Chorus
What would Charley Pride say today?
To the ones who struggle, the ones who pray?
He’d sing for the farmers, the factory men,
The people who build the world with their hands.
Not for the wealthy or those on thrones,
But for the folks who stand on their own.
What would Charley Pride say today?
He’d say, “This is your fight, come what may.”
Bridge
He’d sing of fields where dreams still grow,
And roads paved by those who know,
That hard work builds more than gold,
It builds a story that’s gotta be told.
Chorus
What would Charley Pride say today?
To the folks who feel tossed away?
He’d sing for the ones still plowing the ground,
Who fight for justice, who stand their ground.
He’d tell the dreamers, “Don’t lose your fire,
For you hold the truth they can’t conspire.”
What would Charley Pride say today?
He’d say, “This land’s yours, make ‘em pay.”
Outro
So we’ll sing like Charley, bold and true,
For the working souls and the dreamers too.
What Would Charley Pride Say Today? (December 12, 2020)
By Alan Nafzger
He picked up a bat, dreams in his eyes,
But found the world came with hidden lies.
Charley swung hard at shadows and doubt,
Turned each struggle into a victory shout.
From the diamond’s dirt to a country stage,
He stood tall, defying the era’s rage.
He’d say, “Stand tall, push through the rain,
There’s more to life than suffering pain.”
What would Charley Pride say today?
To the working man finding his way?
He’d tip his hat with a steady pride,
For those who never leave their dreams behind.
Not for the rich, nor the fame-bound call,
But for the folks who keep standing tall.
What would Charley Pride say today?
He’d say, “Hold on, don’t give it away.”
His voice cut through the noise of hate,
While civil rights stood at history’s gate.
A country song in a world of change,
He kept his heart in the working man’s range.
From ball fields to fame, his spirit stayed true,
Singing for those who knew what to do.
He’d say, “Keep dreaming, lift your head high,
There’s a strength in you they can’t deny.”
What would Charley Pride say today?
To the ones who struggle, the ones who pray?
He’d speak to the farmers, the factory hands,
The people who build this world from the land.
Not for the wealthy, or those with gold thrones,
But for the folks who stand all on their own.
What would Charley Pride say today?
He’d say, “This is your fight, come what may.”
He’d sing of fields where dreams still grow,
Of roads paved by those who know,
That hard work builds more than gold,
It weaves a story that’s brave and bold.
What would Charley Pride say today?
To those who feel tossed and led astray?
He’d sing for the ones still tilling the ground,
Who fight for justice, who stand their ground.
He’d tell the dreamers, “Don’t lose your fire,
For you hold the truth they can’t conspire.”
What would Charley Pride say today?
He’d say, “This land’s yours, don’t let them sway.” 
