Anchors Aweigh Song

Zimmermann with lyrics by alfred hart miles when he composed anchors aweigh zimmermann was a lieutenant and had been bandmaster of the united states naval academy band since 1887.

Anchors aweigh song. Anchors aweigh is the fight song of the united states naval academy and march song of the united states navy. Written in 1906 by charles a. The music for anchors aweigh was composed by charles a. Through our last night ashore drink to the foam until we meet once more.

Performed by the u s. Anchors aweigh my boys anchors aweigh. Zimmerman music and alfred hart miles lyrics this triumphant anthem is the fight song of the united states naval academy and the unofficial march song of the united states navy. Navy celebrated its centennial in 2006 and the coin pictured below was issued to commemorate the milestone.

It takes its name from a sailors expression indicating the anchors have been hauled up and the ship is ready to set sail. Farewell to foreign shores we sail at break of day ay ay ay. Zimmerman played off screen during the opening credits played by a navy band conducted by josé iturbi. It was composed in 1906 by charles a.

Sail on to victory and sink their bones to davy jones hooray. Roll out the tnt anchors aweigh. Here s wishing you a happy voyage home. Zimmermann naval academy bandmaster and music director with lyrics by midshipman alfred h.

Anchors aweigh 1906 uncredited music by charles a. We hate to leave 1944 uncredited music by jule styne lyrics by sammy cahn played off screen during the opening credits.