The following are the songs that are true to the heart of every Buckeye. You will find the lyrics and the history of each song. In addition, an MP3 file, is provided for each of the songs. The songs were performed by The Ohio State University Marching Band ("The Best Damn Band in the Land"). GO BUCKS!

Songs

Beautiful Ohio (1918 [1930s?])
Buckeye Battle Cry (1919 [1919])
Carmen Ohio (1902 [1906])
Fight the Team Across the Field (1915 [1915])
Hang on Sloopy (1965 [1965])
I Wanna Go Back to Ohio State (1930s [1930s/1930s])
Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse (1871 [1936])
We Don't Give a Damn for the Whole State of Michigan (1940 [1940])

Cheers

Ohio - Let's Go Bucks Cheer (2008 [2008])
The Hey Cheer (1972 [1982])
Seven Nation Army (2003 [2008])
Short Cheers (2008 [2008])

Songs/Cheers (In Limited Use)

Down By The Ohio (Ohio, Omyo) (1920 [1930s])
Let's Go Bucks! (1983 [1983])
The Neutron Dance (1984 [1984])
Round on the End and High in the Middle (1922 [1947])

Miscellaneous

Cheers (1889 - Present)
Historic Song Sheet Music in PDF Format

Note: The years after the song indicate when the song was written and when the OSUMB started performing the particular song, respectively.

Note: In regards to the following songs:

• I Wanna Go Back To Ohio State
• Beautiful Ohio
• Down By The Ohio

According to R. Michael (Mike) Jones (son of Richard L. Jones, former Drum Major [1939 - 42]) the above songs were being performed by the OSUMB, while Mr. Jones attended Ohio State between 1939 - 1942. As these songs were not in use in 1928, it certainly dates the OSUMB early arrangments of these songs to the 1930s.

If You Cannot Get a Song to Play

If your web browser does not play any MP3 or MIDI file, it is because your web browser was not configured to support these formats. It is also possible that your computer lacks the helper applications, required by your browser, to support the playing of MP3 or MIDI files. It is beyond the scope of this web site to provide technical support for the myriad of web browsers available. Therefore, a special area has been set up so you can still access the songs, by viewing Alternative Location for MP3/MIDI Files.

Copyright Notice: The MP3 files are copyrighted by The Ohio State University Marching Band. They may only be used for the purpose of your listening pleasure. They may not be used for any other purpose, especially for financial gain, as The Ohio State University Marching Band receives royalties for the CDs and music they produce. The royalties are used to make "The Best Damn Band in the Land" even better. So, if you want a copy of this music, please go to The Ohio State University Marching Band Web Site and purchase a CD or tape; like I did to bring you this web site. Thank you for visiting and your support of The Ohio State University.