The Marines

What is the name of the song that Marines sing at their graduation academy?

void the word ‘academy’

Are you thinking of the The Marine Hymn?


“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away”. - Phillip K. Dick

Yes, thankyou.

Did you know that the tune (but not the words) was composed by Jacques Offenbach, who also composed “The Tales of Hoffman,” and the very familiar can-can from his “Orpheus in the Underworld?” (think of any PBS documentary on 19th century Paris and his can-can will come to mind)


Your deep sea diving suit is ready, me brave lad.

The sky is blue
The grass is green
Get off your butt
And join the Marines

– John Wayne on Laugh In