Cal Songs
California Marching Song
Written in 1927 by Irving Pichel, Charles Hart, and Wymond B. Garthwaite; arranged by Robert O. Briggs.
© UC Regents. All Rights Reserved.
Song Clip: MP3 (1318 KB)
Our hearts shall sing and our voices ring
For the dear old Blue and Gold.
California's name and her mighty fame
In battle shall be told.
Californians fight with the sturdy might
of the growling Golden Bear.
Our Oski sounds and shakes the ground
As vict'ry fills the air.
Our Alma Mater's golden name
Shall ring for ever more.
Her praises 'till eternity
From loyal hearts shall pour.
And when the challenge comes to fight
Her honor we'll uphold,
For we her sons will fight, fight, fight,
And win for the Blue and Gold.
"California Marching Song" is an adaptation of "St. Francis of Assisi" from the Bohemian Club Grove Play by Irving Pichel and Charles Hart. Hart wrote the music and Wymond Garthwaite wrote the lyrics to the song in 1927. The Cal Band traditionally plays this song while exiting Memorial Stadium after a home football game. Immediately following "California Marching Song," the Band plays "One More River." At other functions, the Band sometimes sings the chorus in four part harmony, accompanied by a solo baritonist and tuba.