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  • Theta Xi

    The Songs of Theta Xi

    Compiled by
    Alan L. Gardner

    Executive Director

    Produced by the Fraternity to Commemorate the

    135th Anniversary Convention

    July 29, 1999 - August 1, 1999
    Kansas City, Missouri

    FOREWARD

    This recording of songs is only the second Fraternity produced recording,
    and the first to CD, in the 135 year history of the organization.

    In selecting the songs for this project, every attempt was made to select the
    more popular songs among the members. Sincere appreciation is extended to
    the many members who, over time, have contributed to the writing, composing,
    and compiling of these treasures.

    Harold P. Davison, previous executive of the Fraternity, once said that
    ''Music has a strange uniting power. It is the means of establishing a richer
    and deeper fraternal feeling."

    It is the hope that members, both collegiates and alumni, will take great pride
    in singing these songs with each other. So, let us sing!

    Yours in the Bonds,

    Alan L. Gardner

    Executive Director

     

    presented by Alpha Iota (Kansas State)
    Words by ]. Roseoe Furber,
    Psi 123 (Minnesota '24)

    Lift the glasses. Lift them high.
    Here's to her! hoys, Theta Xi.
    We pledge to thee fidelity.
    'Jo thee our fair fraternity.
    Theta Xi! Boys, Theta Xi.

     

     

     

    presented by Iota (Washington U.)
    Words by Elmer L. Hughes,
    Iota 82 (Washington U. '17)

    Let us raise our voices gladly,
    With a song from ev'ry man;
    Let no note he sounded sadly,
    At the gath'ring of the elan.
    For like brother to brother
    We'll stand by one another.
    With love in all our bosoms
    For our dear Theta Xi.

    We love our colors Blue and White,

    We honor you to night.

    Our strong bond can ne'er be broken,

    Formed in Theta Xi,

    Far surpassing wealth unspoken,

    Seal'd by friendship's tie.

    Amici usque adaras
    Deep graven on each heart
    Shall be found unwav'rmg true,
    When we from life shall part.

    We're the guardians of those letters,
    And the strength which they enveil;
    They're the symbol of our power,

    To their height no others scale.

    For their meaning and beauty

    Will teach to each his duty,.

    Be steadfast and loyal

    To our dear Theta Xi.

    We love our colors Blue and White.

    We honor you to night.

    Mem'ry's leaflets close shall twine,
    About our hearts for aye
    And waft us back o'er life's broad track
    lb pleasures long gone by.

    Deep graven on each heart
    Shall be found unwav'ring true,
    When we from life shall part.

    College life at best is passing
    Gliding swiftly by.

    Then let us pledge in word and deed,
    Our love for Theta Xi.

    Amici usque adaras
    Deep graven on each heart
    Shall be found unwav'ring true.
    When we from life shall part.

     

     

     

    TX Men
    presented by Eta (Lehigh)
    (lyrics unavailable)

     

     

    presented by Alpha lota (Kansas State)
    Words by W. Godfrey Nichols,
    Alpha Kappa 40 (Northwestern '31)

    To our fraternity,
    lift we now our voices,
    do all her loyal sons
    in whom she rejoices,

    See how proud Theta Xi,
    over banner poises
    Theta Xi forever more.

    Sing to our colors true,
    blue and white unfolded,
    Standing a beacon light
    e'er shall be undaunted,
    Our faith will always be
    ever true and praised
    Theta Xi forever more.

     

     

    presented by Eta (Lehigh)
    Words by Harold M. Daly,
    Alpha Beta 1 5 (Illinois '23)

    When T X men grow weary
    Of happy rounder songs,
    There's another song and sweeter
    That wafts the dream along.

    Our thoughts go back to sweethearts,
    That girl of days gone by;
    Our dreams are always of you,
    Sweetheart of Theta Xi.

    When your hair is gold like sunshine,
    Or dark as twilight shades.
    Your eves like bluest heavens.
    Or deep as guarded glades,
    Though you've such varied features,
    'Neath dark or sunny sky,
    To you we'll e'er be faithful
    Sweetheart of Theta Xi.

    Our thoughts go back to sweethearts,
    That girl of days gone by;
    Our dreams are always of you,
    Sweetheart of Theta Xi.

     

     

     

    by Eta (Lehigh)
    Words by Donald L. Braddy,
    Xi (Iowa '23)

    Over smokes and coffee.

    Hail Theta Xi.

    All true men and hearty,

    We stand for one another.

    Why fear for tomorrow:

    Blue shall be the sky.

    Then here's to the good cheer,

    for we're all true Theta Xi.

    Come boys stand together,
    Pledge Theta Xi.
    In fair and stormy weather,
    We know that she'll stand by;
    Hard luck may o'er take us '
    And old friends pass by,
    No harm can befall us,
    For we're all true Theta Xi.

    presented by Alpha Iota (Kansas State)

    No matter where we Creeks may go

    From prom to cabaret,

    Where all the antique profs and beaux

    Stand in each other's way;

    they have no chance 'tis very clear,

    And this is the reason why,

    For all the girls are crowding near.

    The men of Theta Xi.

    Chorus

    Hail all ye rounders,
    kid the profs along,
    Hail all ye rounders,
    virtue will go wrong

    Play the college game for all

    you're worth.
    do hell with the reasons why,
    For lifes too short upon this earth
    For men of Theta Xi.

    And still there's more that might he said

    And yet it's hard to find.

    For when the matron snores in bed

    And the campus cops go blind

    Reclining on your manly chest

    She gives a gentle sigh '

    For far above the lowly rest

    She loves a Theta Xi. CHORUS.

    And when the end comes rolling round

    And passing grades are small

    And no excuses can be found

    To five the prof a stall,

    just let him have a knowing look

    And then he'll know you're wise,

    He finds an error in his books,

    The man's a Theta Xi. CHORUS.

    And when your last exams are past
    And you've smoked your last cigar,
    And swearing this will be your last
    You line up at the bar.
    The steins get low and you call for more
    Until the place goes dry -
    Above those rolling on the floor
    There stands a Theta Xi. CHORUS.

    Now the reason that the prof is kind
    And the matron snores in bed,
    The reason that the cop goes blind
    And the co-ed oft misled,
    The reason he can float in beer
    And still with A's get by,
    Then in his cap and gown appear -
    Why he's a Theta Xi. CHORUS.

    Then here's to dear old Theta Xi,
    The one we all love best,
    We'll drink to her until we die,
    To Hell with all the rest.
    And when our heads are old and grey,
    And we bounce our kids on high.
    We'll teach them that the alphabet
    Begins with Theta Xi. CHORUS.

    And if they wish to join us,

    The way we do is this.

    We put our arms around their waists,

    And give their lips a kiss;

    And should they dare to murmur,

    Or ask the reason why

    We tell them it's the secret grip

    Of dear old Theta Xi. CHORUS.

    Some day the Theta Xis must die

    As other mortals do,

    And like a band of angels

    They'll mount up through the blue.

    And when they reach the pearly gates

    They'll give a rousing yell

    St. Peter will stick out his head

    And say you go to Hell. CHORUS.

     

    The Battle Hymm of the Republic
    by Iota (Washington U.)


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