Wearers of the Blue

Wearers of the Blue

V1
Portland’s sons are brave, her daughters fair,
They’re famed in song and story ev’rywhere
In stress of life’s endeavor
You will find them leaders ever,
And crowned with a distinction that is rare
Honors will not let them put away
The impulse that compels them to obey
The joy that is supreme
Of cheering for the team
And colorsr we are waving here today
V2
Now the team is ready on the field
Their strength in ev’ry feature is revealed;
When called upon to do,
They’ll be winning for the blue
By onset that will make the foeman yield.
Give a rousing cheer to echo free
And rend the very air resoundingly;
To meet in friendly strife
Is the greatest joy in life,
Now cheer the boys along to victory,
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Wearers of the Blue,
We are proud of you
And expect ev’ry man to do his part.
To win is the prize that before you lies
So be brave and strong of heart
Harken to the call!
Keep your eyes on the ball!
Let “onward” be your battle cry!
And fight with a might that will give us tonight
A victory for Portland High

George T. Goldthwaite

1912