Ballad Of The Grand Ole Opry

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As the lights were turned off and the curtain was closed

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And all of the songs had been sung

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At the Grand Ole Opry I sat there and wondered

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How this great country show had begun


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Did the Great One above us gather some tears

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With some heartache He took from life’s page

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And mix it together with laughter and joy

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And sprinkle it over the stage


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Did He speak to the heart of all the great stars

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Did He help them put soul in their songs

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And maybe He guided their foot steps in life

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And showed them just where they belong


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Could it be He was thinking one Saturday night

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Of something that we all could share

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So He started the Opry for you and for me

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And He put this great show on the air


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Did He know there’d be happiness there on the stage

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Did He know men would cry in the wings

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Is He pleased with the smiles on the faces of thousands

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As each star steps out there and sings


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And each Saturday night over forty some years

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Folks have lined up for blocks just to see

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How the Great One has played the best show in the land

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On the stage of the Grand Ole Opry