Sail on to victoryĪnd sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray!įarewell to college joys, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay. We’ll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y. Stand, Navy, out to sea, Fight our battle cry Let these our colors be Till all of time be done-n-n-ne,īy Severn shore we learn Navy’s stern call:įaith, courage, service true With honor over, honor over all. We’ll hoist true Navy Blue So Army down your Grey-y-y-y.įurl Black and Grey and Gold and hoist the Navy, hoist the Navy Blueīlue of the Seven Seas Gold of God’s great sun Get underway, Navy, Decks cleared for the fray, Sail Navy down the field and sink the Army, We’ll never change our course, so Army you steer shy-y-y-y. Stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky. Midshipman Royal Lovell, of the Class of 1926, composed the concluding stanza. Zimmermann, Bandmaster of the Naval Academy, wrote the tune, and Midshipman First Class Alfred Hart Miles is credited with writing the title and the first two stanzas. “Anchors Aweigh,” the official song of the U.S. No one knows who wrote the music or the lyrics. The hymn had widespread use by the mid-1800s, which makes it the oldest official “song” of the U.S. When played, Marines are expected to stand at attention. Marine Corps Press website, the Marines do not have a song. United States Marine Corps – Service Song March along, sing our song, with the Army of the freeĬount the brave, count the true, who have fought to victoryĬount off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!) Here are the current lyrics as posted on the U.S.
The lyrics have been changed to reflect the story of the Army’s past, present and future. In 1956, the song was renamed “The Army Goes Rolling Along” and adopted as the official song of the Army. Gruber, who later became a Brigadier General, while he was stationed in the Philippines in 1908 and was originally known as the “Caisson Song.” The words go like this… The song for the Army was written by First Lieutenant Edmund L. In a salute to all of our Veterans, we are providing a little background, lyrics, audio, video & links to the Service Songs for the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy and United States Air Force. 11 becoming a day to honor our Veterans of all wars. In 1954, the word “Armistice” was changed to “Veterans,” with Nov. The day originally was known as Armistice Day and marked the end of fighting in World War I when an armistice (cease fire) between the Allies and Germany went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918.Īrmistice Day became a legal holiday in 1938. On Friday of this week, we celebrate Veterans Day.
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