"Roll Along Iowa" is one of three fight songs currently used by the
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 coll ...
Hawkeye Marching Band
The Hawkeye Marching Band (or HMB) is the marching band for the University of Iowa. The band performs at all home Hawkeye football games at Kinnick Stadium in addition to other events. It is the largest and most visible musical ensemble at the ...
along with
On Iowa and the
Iowa Fight Song. 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.
References
University of Iowa Archives
Big Ten Conference fight songs
University of Iowa
American college songs
College fight songs in the United States
1954 songs
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