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O Canada" is the national anthem of Canada. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, who may have been inspired by the similar "March of the Priests" from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. The French lyrics were written by Sir Adolphe Basile Routhier, while the official English version is a revision of lyrics by Robert Stanley Weir.

Official English 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!



Official French lyrics

Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée
Il sait porter la croix
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits