Lyrics

They're coming from near and far
From Compton and Diamond Bar
They know who they are
Deep inside

They must all share the same gene
For telling stories of what they've seen
Out in Chavez Ravine
Where they're bursting beaming with pride

When Carlos was in grade school
He'd always get such thrills
When his abuelo would talk about Koufax and Duke
Or the speedy Maury Wills

IT'S TIME FOR DODGER BASEBALL
THAT'S WHAT VIN WOULD SAY
AND ALL ACROSS THE SOUTHLAND
IT'S THE BEST PART OF THE DAY
WHEN THEY BURST OUT OF THAT DUGOUT
THIS MELLOW CITY GETS A SPARK
LETS GO DODGERS!
COME ON BLUE CREW!
YOU'RE OUR HEROES!
AND THAT'S THE REASON THEY CALL IT ELYSIAN PARK

Now B-Ball's just run, run, run
Hockey lacks the sun
And LA thought football was done
For many years

Carlos knew his papa
Was never really very rich
But that never stopped him from taking his son
To see Valenzuela pitch

CHORUS

Carlos had roots in Mexico
But his heart was pure LA
His dad tended bar at the El Cholo on Western
His mom was a downtown DA
The first game he took Mariela to
He could picture their wedding day
Nancy Bea playing the organ
Lasorda giving the bride away

When Carlos and Mariela
Are too old to wanna go out
They'll have grandkids of their own
And they'll smile when they hear them shout

CHORUS

THAT'S THE REASON THEY CALL IT ELYSIAN PARK
THAT'S THE REASON THEY CALL IT ELYSIAN PARK
THAT'S THE REASON THEY CALL IT ELYSIAN PARK
THAT'S THE REASON THEY CALL IT ELYSIAN PARK