All Hail Blue and Gold is the official campus alma mater for the University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...

. It was composed in 1905 by Harold Bingham who also wrote the California Indian Song and a number of other Cal songs. The song rapidly became more popular as a number of a cappella groups on campus performed the song and the Cal Band

Cal Band

The University of California Marching Band, usually shortened to Cal Band, is the marching band for the University of California, Berkeley. While the Cal Band is student-run, it is administered under the auspices of the university and represents Cal at sporting events and social gatherings...

began to play it at the conclusion of all university events and athletic contests.

Lyrics

All Hail, Blue and Gold

Thy colors unfold

O'er loyal Californians,

Whose hearts are strong and bold,

All Hail, Blue and Gold

Thy strength ne'er shall fail;

For thee we'll die,

All Hail! All Hail!

All Hail, Blue and Gold

To thee we shall cling;

O'er golden fields of poppies,

Thy praises we shall sing.

All Hail, Blue and Gold

On breezes ye sail;

Thy sight we love,

All Hail! All Hail!

External sources

• Cal Band Song Page