- Fight On
:"For the fight song of the Pennsylvania State University, see "
Fight On, State "."Fight On" is thefight song of theUniversity of Southern California . It was composed in 1922 by USC dental student Milo Sweet, with lyrics by Sweet and Glen Grant, for a student spirit competition. The song is played at all USC Trojan and Women of Troy sports competitions, as well as many other USC related events, by theSpirit of Troy , the USC Marching Band. It is frequently named on lists of top college fight songs [John Niyo, [http://www.centralohio.com/ohiostate/stories/20030917/football/276670.html In fight song Top 25, Notre Dame, Michigan on top] , "Gannett News Service ", Sep. 17, 2003, "Accessed May 24, 2006"] .During
World War II , the song was used to inspire combat-bound troops in the Aleutians Campaign.The term "Fight On" is also used as a battle cry for USC fans.
Lyrics
"Fight on!"
"for ol' SC"
"Our men Fight on,"
"to victory."
"Our Alma Mater dear,"
"looks up to you!"
"Fight on and win"
"For ol' SC"
"Fight on!"
"To victory"
"Fight on!"References
External links
* [http://usctrojans.collegesports.com/trads/usc-songs.html Details on "Fight On" (USC's Official Athletic website)]
* [http://fightmusic.com/pac10.html MP3 of "Fight On" from http://www.fightmusic.com]
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