The lyrics to Georgetown University's Alma Mater were written by Robert J. Collier (College 1894), and set to the 18th-century Welsh battle song "Men of Harlech." The lyrics were later revised to promote gender equity. Hail, oh Georgetown, Alma Mater, Swift Potomac's lovely daughter, Ever watching by the water, Smiles on us today. Now her children gather 'round her, Lo, with garlands they have crowned her, Reverent hands and fond enwound her, With the Blue and Gray. Chorus: Wave her colors ever, Furl her standards never, But raise it high, And proudly cry, May Georgetown live forever. Where Potomac's tide is streaming, From her spires and steeples beaming, See the grand old banner gleaming: Georgetown's Blue and Gray. Throned on hills beside the river, Georgetown sees it flow forever, Sees the ripples shine and shiver, Watching night and day. And each tender breeze upspringing, Rarest woodland perfumes bringing, All its folds to fullness flinging, Flaunts the Blue and Gray. Georgetown University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Prof. Frederick Binkholder, artistic director Audio and video mastering by Zoe Corrigan (MSB'23)