Roll Along Iowa
Encyclopedia
"Roll Along Iowa" is one of three fight songs currently used by the University of Iowa
Hawkeye Marching Band
along with On Iowa
and the Iowa Fight Song
. The lyrics were written by John Woodman in 1954.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
Hawkeye Marching Band
Hawkeye Marching Band
The Hawkeye Marching Band is the marching band for the University of Iowa. 255 members strong, it performs at all home Hawkeye football games inside historic Kinnick Stadium. It is the largest and most visible musical ensemble at the university and was awarded the Louis Sudler Intercollegiate...
along with On Iowa
On Iowa
"On Iowa" is one of three fight songs currently used by the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band along with the Iowa Fight Song and Roll Along Iowa. The lyrics were written W.R. Law in 1919.-Music Link:**-Lyrics:...
and the Iowa Fight Song
Iowa Fight Song
The "Iowa Fight Song" is one of three fight songs currently used by the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band along with On Iowa and Roll Along Iowa. The lyrics were written by Iowa native Meredith Willson, author of The Music Man, in 1951....
. The lyrics were written by John Woodman in 1954.
Lyrics
- Roll along Iowa, Roll down the field,
- On to victory!
- Roll along Iowa, Don't ever yield,
- Always a winner be!
- Get that ball, Give your all, For dear Old Gold,
- Raise her banner high!
- With firm endeavor, Roll on forever,
- U of I.