Lyrics

"Ballad of Bob Probert"

(words & music by Ron Leary © 2013)

Saturday night, Saturday night
we’re all tuning in for the big fight
drop the gloves, swing with the right
take down your man straight to the ice

from just up the road, a Belle River boy
wants a shot to make a name for himself
Detroit, Chicago, New York to Toronto
two heavyweights out protecting their teammates

turn on the lights for a county fight
that’s nationally televised
six foot three against five and change
fill the seats, ignite the screams

i remember that year of the all-star game
filled the back of the net, record penalty minutes
and you scored the last goal The Gardens will ever know
down in history as feared fighter that the league will ever see

turn on the lights for a county fight
that’s nationally televised
six foot three against five and change
fill the seats, ignite the screams
turn on the lights for a county fight
that’s nationally televised
six foot three against five and change
fill the seats, ignite the screams

patrolling the ice
keeping stars safe each night

Ron Leary – vocals, acoustic guitar
Dean Drouillard – electric guitars, Nashville guitar, vocals
Adrian Lawryshyn – electric bass
Adam Warner – drums, percussion
Rich Burnett – lap steel guitar
Mr. Chill – baritone saxophone
Tara Watts – vocals

* recorded at The House of Miracles
(additional recording by Hepbourne Lab)