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U.S. Military Music
Below are some sources in the Music & Art Department for songs of the U.S. armed forces in both printed music (music scores) and sound recordings (CDs). Words of first lines are given in some instances for clarification. The lyrics of some of the songs have been revised since they were first written to meet the changing times. For example: The caissons no longer go rolling along, it's the Army. The Army Air Corps is now the Air Force. And "Anchors Aweigh" began with different lyrics from what is most familiar today. When using a music score, check to make sure the version you are using is the one you want. When in doubt, check the online source. And please ask a librarian for help if you need it.
Air Force
U.S. Army Air Corps song
"Off we go into the wild blue yonder…" -- Words and music available online at: http://www.af.mil/accband/sounds/afsongs.html
Music Scores
| Greatest American songbook. | (r) q M1629 .G733 1991x |
| Songs of the Air Corps: for voice and piano. | (r) q M 784.8 S6989 |
| The Army Air Corps / words and music. | qr 784 C87ar |
Sound Recording:
| The spirit of freedom. [men's chorus] | CD: Ch Was #13438 |
| Kiss the boys goodbye. [instrumental] | CD: Po Kis #9455 |
Return to the topArmy
Caisson Song
Also known as "The Caissons
Go Rolling Along"
"Over hill over dale, we have hit the dusty trail…"
Words (updated, known as: "The Army Goes Rolling Along") and music
available online at: http://www.bands.army.mil/armysong.asp
Music Scores
[all of these have the old words: "The caissons go rolling along…"]
| Greatest American songbook. | (r) q M1629 .G733 1991x |
| Great songs of peace & patriotism. | (r) q M1629 .G732 1991x [instrumental only] |
| All-American patriotic song book. | q M1629 .A419 1970zx |
| Music Americans sing. | q M 784.8 W768 |
| Let us have music for singing. | q M1619 .L424x |
| Heritage songster. | (r) q M 784.4 D16 |
| America's story in song. | (r) q M1495 .A45 |
Sound Recordings
| The spirit of freedom. [men's chorus] | CD: Ch Was #13438 |
Reveille ( U. S. Army Bugle Call)
Music Scores
| Music Americans sing. | q M 784.8 W768 |
| Heritage songster. | (r) q M 784.4 D16 |
| Basic Bugler. | MT 452 .J64 1995x [music score with tape cassette] |
Sound Recordings:
| Basic Bugler. | MT 452 .J64 1995x [tape cassette with music score] |
Taps ( U. S. Army Bugle Call)
Music Scores
| Heritage songster. | (r) q M 784.4 D16 |
Coast Guard
Semper Paratus (Coast Guard Marching Song)
Words & music available online at: http://www.uscg.mil/sounds/sempara.html
Music Scores
| Music Americans sing. | q M 784.8 W768 |
Sound Recordings
| The spirit of freedom. [men's chorus] | CD: Ch Was #13438 |
| U.S. Coast
Guard bicentennial, 1790-1990. [instrumental]. | CD: Bd Unit #1657 |
Marines
The Marine's Hymn
"From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli…"
Music Scores
| Music Americans sing. | q M 784.8 W768 |
| Heritage songster. | (r) q M 784.4 D16 |
| Great songs of peace & patriotism. | (r) q M1629 .G732 1991x |
| Greatest American songbook. | (r) q M1629 .G733 1991x |
| All-American patriotic song book. | q M1629 .A419 1970zx |
Sound Recordings
| The spirit of freedom. [men's chorus] | CD: Ch Was #13438 |
National Guard
I Guard America
Words and music available online at the composer's website: http://www.jamesrogersonline.com
Music Scores
| Available from the Music & Art Department's Sheet Music file. |
Navy
The Navy Hymn
(Eternal Father) "Eternal Father, strong to save, …"
Music Scores
| Music Americans sing. | q M 784.8 W768 |
| Great songs of peace & patriotism. | (r) q M1629 .G732 1991x |
| Hymns for men: (arranged for male quartets and choruses). | q M2083 .H9 1959x vol. 2 |
| All-American patriotic song book. | q M1629 .A419 1970zx |
Sound Recordings
| The spirit of freedom. [men's chorus] | CD: Ch Was #13438 |
Anchors Aweigh
The second verse of the revised lyrics is the most widely sung.
Its first line: "Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh…"
Original AND revised lyrics and music available online:
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/traditions/music/anchor1.html
Music Scores:
| 104 great songs of the 20th century. | q M1630.18 .A154 1975x |
| [3 verses of revised lyrics] | |
| The Greatest American songbook. | (r) q M1629 .G733 1991x |
| [1st verse only of revised lyrics] | |
| 30 years, 30 hits. | q M 784.8 T367b |
| [2 verses of revised lyrics] | |
| The Greatest songs of 1890-1920. | q M1630.18 .G7285 1990x |
| [3 verses of revised lyrics] | |
| The Robbins folio of popular marches. | q M35 .R63 1935x |
| [instrumental --piano only] |
Sound Recordings:
| The spirit of freedom. [men's chorus] | CD: Ch Was #13438 |
| Battle cry of freedom. [mixed chorus & orchestra] | CD: An Bat #9089 |
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