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May 08, 2006
La bandera de las estrellas
This sheet music for La bandera de las estrellas was published for the U.S. Bureau of Education in 1919.
Lo que tanto aclamamos la noche al caer?
I admit the lyrics miss a certain something in translation but a Spanish language version of the Star-Spangled Banner is not something I would go to the barricades over. North of the border, "O Canada" has only been the official anthem since 1980. And this being Canada our default position is to have an English, a French and even a bilingual version (usually the only way I can remember to sing it). Though frankly the anthem kicks considerably less ass in the English version than the French. In French we get to stride about the place carrying a sword and a cross having exploits.
Thy brow is wreathed with a glorious garland of flowers.
As in thy arm ready to wield the sword,
So also is it ready to carry the cross.
Thy history is an epic of the most brilliant exploits.
Ch.
Thy valour steeped in faith
Will protect our homes and our rights
Will protect our homes and our rights.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at May 8, 2006 08:41 AM
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