“Fight On, You Vols”

In 1939 Josephine Carringer and Betty Lynn, two of the authors of Fish Talk, wrote a march for UT in response to a request from alumni that they compose a song to replace “Down the Field,” which is a Yale University song. They did, and organist George Dempster first played the tune in assembly. Bandmaster Ernest W. Hall arranged it for the band. The words are

Fight on You Vols of Tennessee / Bring Home another Victory. / We’ll stand and cheer the Volunteer, / And let our song ring loud and clear. / Fight on you wearers of the T. They’ll sing your praise from sea to sea. / You are the best of Varsities. / Fight on, you Vols of Tennessee.

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  • Title “Fight On, You Vols”
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  • Website Name Volopedia
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  • Access Date July 15, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update November 4, 2018