There Once Was A Mighty Lambda Man
Edited for NCSU Colony by Clayton, Marshall, and Danny

There are two official versions of the Fraternity Song that share mostly the same words but each with its own tune. The informal version of the song (and the version that is most often sung) includes the word "gathering" in the refrain. The formal and more somber version of the song (usually reserved for rituals and special occasions) is sung to the tune of "Johnny Comes Marching Home and omits the word "gathering" in the refrain.
[ Listen to the Informal Tune | Listen to the Formal Tune ]

Lambda men are gathering;
I know the sight so well;
There's a clap of thunder,
I hear the Centaurs' yell!
With a bond of friendship forever strong,
Preserving justice whenever called;
LAMBDA MEN ARE [GATHERING]*
MAKING THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN.

There once was a mighty Lambda man,
Who lived by the sword;
Defending the kingdom's honor,
He crushed the rogue horde;
With a whirl of steel, he took the fight,
And won the prince's heart that night;
LAMBDA MEN ARE [GATHERING]*
MAKING THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN.

Out on the mountain range,
Lambda men do roam;
Depending on their strength and skill,
They make the land their home;
With wisdom and courage they tend the field;
To nature's injustice they never yield.
LAMBDA MEN ARE [GATHERING]*
MAKING THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN.

In the heart o' the triangle,
Faced with lots of hicks;
Lambda men did make a stand,
AT the school of bricks.
A single wolf may struggle and fold;
Together the WOLFPACK will stand bold.
LAMBDA MEN ARE [GATHERING]*
MAKING THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN.

LAMBDA MEN ARE [GATHERING]*
MAKING THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN.

It is extremely important for pledges to learn and be able to recite and sing the fraternity song (in both tunes) prior to initiation ceremonies or attendance of any national events. It is highly recommended to sing the fraternity song at the end of each meeting to ensure that everyone knows how to sing the song.

Lambda Men All The Time

Following the fraternity song, the fraternity cheer "Lambda Men All The Time" is often led by the president. It goes like this:

LAMBDA MEN ONE TIME ! [shouted by the leader]
HUH! [shouted by all the Brothers present]

LAMBDA MEN TWO TIME ! [shouted by the leader]
HUH! [shouted by all the Brothers present]

LAMBDA MEN ALL THE DAMN TIME ! [shouted by the leader]

[the following is shouted by all the brothers present]
BROTHERS EMBRACING FELLOW BROTHERS;
STRONG THE CIRCLE WE!
LAMBDA MEN! LAMBDA MEN!
THE BEST FRATERNITY! HUH!