Swing Batter Swing

Trace Adkins · Other Songs - Trace Adkins

Take me out to the ball game.



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing, yah.



(Strike one.)

Hey, baby, do you come here often?

(Strike two.)

Hey, baby, now what's your sign?

(Strike three.)

Hold on, now, where you goin'.

(He is out.)

Jimmy's out: next in line.



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing now.



(First base.)

Why, yes: I went to Harvard. (Safe.)

(Big league.)

I majored in pre-med. (He's got a bad leg.)

(Big dog.)

Just stayed for one semester. (He's gotta be.)

(He's out.)

Tom's out: who's next?



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing it now.



Instrumental Break.



Everybody strikes out nine times outta ten.

But you gotta step up to the plate, son,

'Cause every now and then.



(Last call.)

She walked right up to me.

(Here's the pitch.)

Said: "Could I take you home?"

(There's the drive.)

Hey boys, I'll see you later.

(It could be, he hit it.)

Going, goin' goin', gone.



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.



Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Swing, batter, batter; swing, batter, batter;

Swing, batter, batter, swing.

Ah ha, ha.



Holy cow.

Swing Batter Swing

Trace Adkins delivers a high-energy country anthem with 'Swing Batter Swing,' a track that showcases his signature blend of rock-infused country and outlaw spirit. Released as a standalone recording, the song features Adkins' powerful vocals driving a rhythm section that emphasizes a swinging, upbeat tempo. The composition reflects the broader themes found in his discography, particularly the gritty, working-class narratives often explored in his music from the early 2010s. With its driving beat and Adkins' characteristic delivery, the recording stands as a dynamic example of modern country-rock fusion, capturing the raw energy of live performance translated to the studio.