The “Texas Fight Song” is the official fight song of the University of Texas at Austin. It boosts school spirit and energizes fans, especially at football games. Written in 1923 by Colonel Walter S. Hunnicutt and James E. King, it followed the popular “The Eyes of Texas” and countered Texas A&M’s “Farmers Fight.”
The song, set to “Taps” and played quickly, embodies Longhorn pride. It’s crucial to the university’s sports culture. Its lyrics reflect the competitive spirit of the Texas Longhorns, often shouting “Texas Fight!” to show determination.
When the Longhorn Band plays it, the crowd gets electrified, boosting the energy of players and fans alike. It’s a key tradition in the University of Texas sports community. The “Texas Fight Song” represents unity, tradition, and the drive for victory in Longhorn athletics.
Texas Fight Song Lyrics
Texas
“Texas Fight”
Texas Fight! Texas Fight!
And it’s goodbye to A&M.
Texas Fight! Texas Fight!
And we’ll put over one more win.
Texas Fight! Texas Fight!
For it’s Texas that we love best.
Hail, Hail, the gang’s all here,
And it’s goodbye to all the rest!
Yea, Orange! Yea, White!
Yea, Longhorns! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Texas Fight! Texas Fight!
Yea, Texas Fight!
Texas Fight! Texas Fight!
Yea, Texas Fight!
The ‘Eyes of Texas’ are upon you,
All the live long day!
The ‘Eyes of Texas’ are upon you,
You cannot get away!
Texas Fight! Texas Fight!
For it’s Texas that we love best!
Hail, Hail, the gang’s all here!
And it’s goodbye to all the rest!
“The Eyes of Texas”
The eyes of Texas are upon you,
All the live long day.
The eyes of Texas are upon you,
You cannot get away.
Do not think you can escape them,
At night, or early in the morn.
The eyes of Texas are upon you,
‘Till Gabriel blows his horn!
