Hail Varsity
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Hail Varsity is a fight song
of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
, often played at football games by the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band
. The band song is often played before playing Hail Varsity. The lyrics were written by Joyce Ayres, a 1930 Nebraska graduate, and the music was composed by Wilbur Chenoweth. There are three other fight songs, Dear Old Nebraska U
, March of the Cornhuskers and The Cornhuskers (Come a Runnin' Boys).
Most performances of the song conclude with four chants of "Go Big Red!".
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a public research university located in the city of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Nebraska...
, often played at football games by the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band
University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band
The University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band is the marching band of the University of Nebraska. It performs at all home football games. Founded in 1879, the Marching Red is one of the oldest and best-known collegiate marching bands in the United States...
. The band song is often played before playing Hail Varsity. The lyrics were written by Joyce Ayres, a 1930 Nebraska graduate, and the music was composed by Wilbur Chenoweth. There are three other fight songs, Dear Old Nebraska U
Dear Old Nebraska U
Dear Old Nebraska U is a fight song of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln often played at football games by the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band...
, March of the Cornhuskers and The Cornhuskers (Come a Runnin' Boys).
Band Song Lyrics
- Hear the trumpets Playin'
- Hear the crowd a sayin'
- NU Band is on parade!
- Hear the trombones blowin'
- Hear the drums a rollin'
- NU Band is on Parade!
- Sound Out! Sound Out!
- Sound out loud and clear
- Let the team all know the Band is here.
- Sons of Old Nebraska
- If someone should ask ya
- We're the Scarlet and the Cream!
Hail Varsity Lyrics
- Hail to the team,
- The stadium rings as everyone sings The Scarlet and Cream.
- Cheers for a victory,
- Echo our loyalty;
- So, on, mighty men,
- The eyes of the land, upon every hand, are looking at you.
- Fight on for victory,
- Hail to the men of Nebraska U!
Most performances of the song conclude with four chants of "Go Big Red!".