# American University of Beirut

**Source**: https://www.aub.edu.lb/AboutUs/Pages/alma-mater.aspx
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## Alma Mater

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​​​​​​​[Listen to the full Alma Mater​ here.](https://www.aub.edu.lb/AboutUs/Documents/Alma%20Mater%20AUB.mp3)

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Far, far above the waters\
Of the deep blue sea, \
Lies the campus of the College,\
Where we love to be.\
Far away behold Kanisah!\
Far beyond, Sannin!​​​​\
Rising hoary to the heavens,\
Clad in glorious sheen.\
From Iraq or from Arabia \
From the banks so green\
Of the great Egyptian river\
Or from Palestine;\
From the waters of Abana\
Lebanon serene,\
We salute thee, Alma Mater!\
Oriental Queen.\
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater!\
We would ever be\
Worthy children. Make us faithful, \
Faithful e'er to thee!\
Whereso'er the land that calls us,\
E'en across the sea,\
We'll salute thee, Alma Mater,\
Hail! O Hail! to thee.​\
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**Chorus:**\
Look before us!\
Shout the chorus!\
See the banner wave.\
AUB in thee we glory;\
Make us true and brave.​\
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