The Australia national anthem, “Advance Australia Fair,” celebrates the pride and unity of the Australian nation. Below are the original lyrics in English.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Advance Australia Fair
- Written Date: 1878
- Lyricist: Peter Dodds McCormick
- Composer: Peter Dodds McCormick
- Official Adoption Date: 1984
Original Lyrics in English
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
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