Wayne County’s Greatest Export (The Ballad of Ellis John Hudson) Verse 1 Out in

Wayne County’s Greatest Export (The Ballad of Ellis John Hudson) Verse 1 Out in Wayne County, where the river flows, There’s a legend that everybody knows. Hard work and grit in every step he’d take, Ellis John Hudson, a name they won’t forsake. Chorus He’s Wayne County’s greatest export, known far and wide, With a heart of gold and a southern pride. From the hills and the valleys, to the stars above, Ellis John Hudson, the man they love. Verse 2 He walked these roads, he knew ‘em all by name, From sunrise to sundown, through sunshine and rain. Building up dreams, lending a hand, He put Wayne County on the map across the land. Chorus He’s Wayne County’s greatest export, known far and wide, With a heart of gold and a southern pride. From the hills and the valleys, to the stars above, Ellis John Hudson, the man they love. Bridge Folks say heroes wear capes, but they’re wrong, you see, Sometimes they wear denim, and live humbly. With every story told and every song sung, They’ll remember the work that he’s done. Verse 3 So here’s to Ellis, may his legacy stand, A beacon of hope for this Southern land. From Wayne County’s fields to the world’s open door, Ellis John Hudson forevermore. Chorus He’s Wayne County’s greatest export, known far and wide, With a heart of gold and a southern pride. From the hills and the valleys, to the stars above, Ellis John Hudson, the man they love. Outro Yes, Wayne County’s finest, forever renowned, Ellis John Hudson, from this hallowed ground.