The Duke alma mater was written by R. H. James, Class of '24.
[1] The alma mater is played every Friday on the Carillon at Duke Chapel,[2] during official events of the university such as convocation and commencement, and at the end of nearly all sporting events where a band is present.
The lyrics are as follows: [3] Dear old Duke thy name we’ll sing.
To thee our anthems ring, in everlasting praise.
We’ll ever turn to thee, Our Alma Mater dear.