Georgia Alma Mater influenced by German National Anthem?

So I was watching Italy vs. German World Cup on Tuesday. I was sitting there waiting for my favorite part which is the pre-game national anthem for both teams as their fans go nuts singing along.

The German home team's national anthem is "Das Deutschlandlied," (or is it called "Das Lied der Deutschen"?) and it occurs to me that it sounds very similar to our own alma mater. You be the judge. It's most noticable in the big finish.

German National Anthem
UGA Alma Mater

Am I crazy?

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