[INTRO – SPOKEN] [BUBBA] From the hills of Pennsylvania… down where the three rivers meet… This one’s for Pittsburgh. Black and gold. [HARMONICA – BOLD BLUES RIFF] [VERSE 1] Down by the river when the morning comes, You can hear that city beating like a drum. Three rivers rolling underneath the bridge, Steel-town people standing on the ridge. From the North Side lights to the old neighborhoods, Pittsburgh people working like they always could. You can leave that town, But I’ll tell you what I’ve been told— Pittsburgh stays with you when you’re young or when you’re old. [CHORUS – BOTH] Black and gold, Black and gold, That’s the story that Pittsburgh’s always told. Pirates on the diamond, Steelers on the field, Pittsburgh people never know how to yield. Through the snow, Through the rain, Through the heartbreak and the victory again, Raise your voice, Let it roll— Pittsburgh forever, Black and gold! [YODEL – BUBBA] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-oh! Black and gold! [VERSE 2 – PIRATES] Take me down to PNC, Let me see that river underneath the lights. Pirates on the diamond, Battling through the night. A baseball coming off the bat, Crowd roaring from the stands, Pittsburgh waving black and gold with a glove in every hand. From the first pitch to the final out, That’s what Pittsburgh’s all about. [HARMONICA + BANJO BREAK] [CHORUS – BOTH] Black and gold, Black and gold, That’s the story that Pittsburgh’s always told. Pirates on the diamond, Steelers on the field, Pittsburgh people never know how to yield. Through the snow, Through the rain, Through the heartbreak and the victory again, Raise your voice, Let it roll— Pittsburgh forever, Black and gold! [VERSE 3 – STEELERS] Now the Sunday morning sun starts shining on the town, Steelers Nation waking up and getting ready to get loud. Terrible Towels turning, Steel City voices rise, Black and gold beneath the clouds and fire in their eyes. From the first snap to the final play, Pittsburgh’s gonna fight until the clock runs away. [BRIDGE – CROWD CALL & RESPONSE] [BUBBA] Who’s got the towel? [CROWD] WE GOT THE TOWEL! [BUBBA] Who’s got the black? [CROWD] WE GOT THE BLACK! [BUBBA] Who’s got the gold? [CROWD] WE GOT THE GOLD! [BUBBA] Who’s got Pittsburgh? [CROWD] WE DO! [HARMONICA – BIG SOLO] [VERSE 4] You can talk about your cities, you can talk about your teams, But Pittsburgh’s got a heartbeat running underneath the streets. From the old steel mills to the skyline shining bright, There’s something in that city that can turn a dark day light. It’s not just about a jersey, It’s not just about a game, It’s about the people who remember where they came. [CHORUS – BIGGER] Black and gold, Black and gold, That’s the story that Pittsburgh’s always told. Pirates on the diamond, Steelers on the field, Pittsburgh people never know how to yield. Three rivers rolling, Bridges shining bright, Black and gold forever through the day and night. Raise your voice, Let it roll— Pittsburgh forever, Black and gold! [YODEL – BOTH] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-oh! Pittsburgh! Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-ay! Black and gold! [FINAL VERSE] So here’s to every fan who’s ever stood up tall, Every Pirate on the diamond, Every Steeler through it all. Here’s to every Pittsburgh kid who learned the colors young, Black and gold inside their heart before they ever knew the words to the song. And wherever life may take you, wherever you may roam, You can always find a little Pittsburgh somewhere that feels like home. [FINAL CHORUS – FULL BAND + CROWD] Black and gold, Black and gold, That’s the story that Pittsburgh’s always told. Pirates on the diamond, Steelers on the field, Pittsburgh people never know how to yield. Three rivers rolling, Let that river roll, Steel City heartbeat deep inside your soul. Raise your voice, Let it roll— Pittsburgh forever, Black and gold! [OUTRO – CROWD] [BUBBA] Pirates! [CROWD] BLACK AND GOLD! [BUBBA] Steelers! [CROWD] BLACK AND GOLD! [BUBBA] Pittsburgh! [CROWD] BLACK AND GOLD! [HARMONICA – FINAL BLUES RIFF] [YODEL – BUBBA] Yodel-ay-ee… Yodel-ay-oh! [SFX: Stadium crowd cheering, fading into harmonica]
