Blue and White (Duke fight song)
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"Blue and White" is one of the two official fight song
s of Duke University
, along with "Fight! Blue Devils, Fight!
"
The lyrics and music were written by G.E. Leftwich, Jr.
Lyrics:
Duke, we thy anthems raise
For all thy praises untold;
We'll sing for the Blue and White
Whose colors we unfold.
Firm stands her line of blue
For they are loyal through and through,
Fighting with the spirit true
All for the love of old D.U.
Fight, we'll fight with all our strength and might;
Win, we can! So here we give a hand:
Hey, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah,
D-U-K-E Rah!
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...
s of Duke University
Duke Blue Devils
Duke University's 26 varsity sports teams, known as the Blue Devils, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The name comes from the French "les Diables Bleus" or "the Blue Devils," which was the nickname given during World War I to the Chasseurs Alpins, the French Alpine light infantry...
, along with "Fight! Blue Devils, Fight!
Fight! Blue Devils, Fight!
"Fight! Blue Devils, Fight!" is one of the two official fight songs of Duke University, along with "Blue and White."The lyrics were written by Douglas Ballin, and the music was composed by J.F...
"
The lyrics and music were written by G.E. Leftwich, Jr.
Lyrics:
Duke, we thy anthems raise
For all thy praises untold;
We'll sing for the Blue and White
Whose colors we unfold.
Firm stands her line of blue
For they are loyal through and through,
Fighting with the spirit true
All for the love of old D.U.
Fight, we'll fight with all our strength and might;
Win, we can! So here we give a hand:
Hey, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah,
D-U-K-E Rah!