Notre Dame, Our Mother
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"Notre Dame, Our Mother" is the alma mater of the University of Notre Dame. Joseph Casasanta, a 1923 Notre Dame graduate, composed the song for the Oct. 11, 1930, dedication of Notre Dame Stadium. Rev. Charles O'Donnell, C.S.C., president of the university at the time of composition, wrote the song's lyrics in honor of the university's patroness, Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Besides the usual role an alma mater plays for the school, it is part of the postgame show of the Band of the Fighting Irish and is the traditional conclusion to Notre Dame pep rallies, football games, and all sporting events.
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- Notre Dame, our mother,
- Tender, strong, and true,
- Proudly in the heavens,
- Gleams thy Gold and Blue.
- Glory's mantle cloaks thee,
- Golden is thy fame,
- And our hearts forever
- Praise thee, Notre Dame,
- And our hearts forever
- Love thee, Notre Dame.
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