Ellis at the crease

Verse 1 There’s a boy on a little green field, Morning sun, bat on his shoulder, Grass still wet on his worn-out shoes, Dreams getting bigger as he grows older. Other kids sleep in on Saturday, Ellis hears the birds and he’s gone, Tape on the handle, ball in his bag, First one there on the lawn. Pre-Chorus He marks his guard, takes a breath, World goes quiet in his mind, Every cheer he’s dreaming of Is just one good shot in time. Chorus Oh Ellis at the crease, stand tall, When the bowler comes running in, Swing your bat, give it your all, Hear the sound when the bat meets spin. From the park to a stadium crowd, He believes somehow, some way, If he plays with heart and a smile, He’ll be a hero one day. Verse 2 Teacher says, “What’s your plan?” He just grins and draws a field, Little wickets in the margin lines, Scores and records he wants to build. After school it’s straight outside, Friends all shout his name, “Last over, we need six!” Ellis loves the game. Pre-Chorus Dust in the air, sun going down, Pressure makes him feel alive, Every ball a brand new chance, Every try a step to thrive. Chorus Oh Ellis at the crease, stand tall, When the bowler comes running in, Swing your bat, give it your all, Hear the sound when the bat meets spin. From the park to a stadium crowd, He believes somehow, some way, If he plays with heart and a smile, He’ll be a hero one day. Bridge Maybe he’ll wear his country’s colors, Maybe his name on a shining shirt, Maybe kids will copy his stance On dusty fields of red-brown dirt. But even if the lights don’t shine, And the crowds don’t call his name, He’s already won inside his heart— ’Cause he truly loves the game. Final Chorus (bigger) So Ellis at the crease, stand tall, Let your dreams fly with the ball, Every run, every dive, every fall, You’re giving it your all. From the park to wherever life leads, Hold that joy and play your way, With a bat, a ball, and a fearless heart, You’re a hero today. Outro Yeah, a bat, a ball, and a fearless heart, Ellis plays on anyway.