The Illinois Siren Song 1908

James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 26 Oct 2004

When the band strikes up a good song, boys,
when a cheer rings loud and long, boys,
the banners of the Blue and Orange
waving high
the loyal men and maidens trooping gaily by;
Thousands then the bleachers filling
Rise with one grand impulse thrilling,
and Illinois is thundered in a mighty cry
as the team comes forth to victory
Illinois, Illinois, Illinois!
Send 'em a singing out with a ringing shout
Give 'em a hullabaloo!
Hilarious yell of joy,
Smite the foe with fear,
with every good bold cheer
and inspire the warrior fire in Illinois,
In our champion's game rests Illinois' fame
And to win well every power employ.
Now the Siren! Ready!"
One! Two! Three!
Illinois!

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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The Illinois Siren Song 1908
Music by T. H. Gould
© 1908 by T. H. Gould
Publication: Champaign, Ill.: E.E. Penter, 1908.
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sequence and karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Tuesday 26 October 2004 at 20.07
in association with Doug Grierson
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