YOU ARE LISTENING TO O'CANADA
THE CANADIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
CANADA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM
"O Canada" was proclaimed our National Anthem on July 1, 1980
100 years after it was sung on June 24th, 1880. Thw music was
composed ny Calixa Lavallee, a brilliant composer; French lyrics
to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile
Routhier.
The song was steadily gaining popularity. Many English versions
have appeared over the years. The official version of English
lyrics are based upon, were written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert
Stanley Weir.
The official version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a
Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House Of Commons.
The french version stays unchanged.
O'CANADA LYRICS
O'Canada
Our home and native land!
True patriot love
In all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts
We see thee rise,
The True North
Strong and free!
From far and wide,
O' Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land
Glorious and free!
O' Canada,
We stand on guard for thee,
O' Canada
We stand on guard for thee.
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