"Go U, Northwestern"
Go U Northwestern, Break
right through that line,
With our colors flying, we will cheer you all the time,
U Rah, Rah,
Go U Northwestern, fight for victory
Spread far the fame of our fair name,
Go Northwestern, win that game.
(whistle)
Go Northwestern, go!
(whistle)
Go Northwestern, go!
Hit 'em hard!
Hit 'em low!
Go Northwestern, go!
(Repeat first verse)
Listen to "Go U, Northwestern"
History
Northwestern enjoyed rousing team songs before "Go U," but Theodore Van Etten's tune became a school standard almost immediately. Van Etten was inspired by the 1912 NU-Indiana game, in part by the Purple's 20-7 win, and in part by Indiana's fight song. He wrote the song (originally called "Go Northwestern Go!") and lyrics on the way home from Bloomington, and the song debuted November 23, 1912, at old Northwestern Field, during the NU-Illinois season finale.
