Here it is fifty-four years since my graduation and I still get a lump in my throat when I hear that wonderful hymn written by my FSU Glee Club director, J. Dayton Smith. It means more to me that the fight song or war chant or original alma mater.
I am not a chief. I first heard this song before I even stepped foot to FSU and even sang along when they played it at convocation. It's about to be my third year now and this song just keeps me in perspective. It's great to look back on how much pride and expectations this song gave me of FSU.
kids, I graduated in 1984, and I still find comfort in my memories of my time at FSU. Please don't let your hope for the future die. Enjoy and be proud of your education and your university.
The most moving college song ever heard. "Here Come the Irish" might be more powerful vocally, but this one has a subtlety that outmatches the ND theme.
I know I've constantly rambled about how they Hymn should be sung by the entire stadium the same way UT sings the Eyes of Texas, but I can't stress it enough. C'mon people! It needs to happen!
I agree that it's unfortunate this is not the alma mater. I've never cared much for the alma mater, which sounds pretty generic to me. This song is great.
Here it is fifty-four years since my graduation and I still get a lump in my throat when I hear that wonderful hymn written by my FSU Glee Club director, J. Dayton Smith. It means more to me that the fight song or war chant or original alma mater.
hrhodesy 5 months ago
@CEat10 LOLOL me too
JSasRays 7 months ago
I am not a chief. I first heard this song before I even stepped foot to FSU and even sang along when they played it at convocation. It's about to be my third year now and this song just keeps me in perspective. It's great to look back on how much pride and expectations this song gave me of FSU.
larryxillest 8 months ago
FSU baby!!!
MrBigt2684 10 months ago
FSU 45 - Miami 17
Great night to be a Seminole!
38Noles 1 year ago
Almost cried at graduation when this was played. Boy do I love FSU. Class of 2010.
miaminole2010 1 year ago
@miaminole2010 you already know greatest feeling ever
exclipse77 1 year ago
I'm trying to find a professional recording of this w/ the choir and everything. Does anyone know where I can find one?
jjbb81 1 year ago
I'm not a Chief at FSU but I am a music major and this song does give me chillbumps!!! Go Chiefs!! :D
HornGoddess08 1 year ago
MCATDT!!!! I get chills everytime:)
godsgirl892008 2 years ago
I'm a Chief right now. This song is incredibly emotional. It's incredibly powerful. I'm so glad I decided to do Chiefs. MCATDT!
kbs225 2 years ago
Once a chief, always a chief! MCATDT!
SSMFCrazyEights 2 years ago 2
MCATDT!
chiaspod 2 years ago 2
kids, I graduated in 1984, and I still find comfort in my memories of my time at FSU. Please don't let your hope for the future die. Enjoy and be proud of your education and your university.
hick8035 2 years ago
Still awesome after 25 years...love ya Seminoles!!
383mab 2 years ago
Ah! Amazing! I love this hymn. It gives me chills. Can't wait to sing it as part of the Marching Chiefs this year!
HisxKillerxInstinct 2 years ago
beautiful song, greatly under used. never hear it.
gonolesgatorsuck 2 years ago
The most moving college song ever heard. "Here Come the Irish" might be more powerful vocally, but this one has a subtlety that outmatches the ND theme.
LuckySevenSamson 2 years ago
FSU has all the best songs. The War Chant and hymn to the garnet and gold just for starters
barrettclark89 2 years ago
OMG! I've never felt so much pride for anything in my life like the way i do when i hear this. It almost brings tears to my eyes for real! GO NOLES!
barrettclark89 2 years ago 6
this will be my last year at FSU and in Chiefs. it's always been an emotional song for me but now it truly brings me to tears every time.
aqualily8 2 years ago
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godessinadream 2 years ago
awesome! be prepared for some wonderful years ahead of you :)
and if you can, you should join the marching chiefs. absolutely the greatest experience of my life.
aqualily8 2 years ago 2
This hymn is amazing indeed. Thank you Charlie Carter!
Nolezfan21 2 years ago
I know I've constantly rambled about how they Hymn should be sung by the entire stadium the same way UT sings the Eyes of Texas, but I can't stress it enough. C'mon people! It needs to happen!
aznravechild6i9 3 years ago 11
I agree that it's unfortunate this is not the alma mater. I've never cared much for the alma mater, which sounds pretty generic to me. This song is great.
38Noles 3 years ago 4
Agreed. The hymn is awesome!
aznravechild6i9 3 years ago