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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Eyes of Texas is the alma mater of the University of Texas at Austin. It is set to the tune of I've Been Working on the Railroad. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University sing the song at Longhorn sports games and other events.The song was written in 1903 by John Sinclair. The lyrics are said to be intended to poke fun at University President Colonel Prather. Prather had attended Washington and Lee College, where Robert E. Lee would frequently tell his students The eyes of the South are upon you. Prather was known for including in his speeches a similar admonition, The Eyes of Texas are Upon You, meaning that the state of Texas was watching and expecting the students to go out and do great things. Prather enjoyed the song and promoted its usage. He died not long thereafter, and the song was played at his funeral. After this, the song achieved its complete dignity and meaning.

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