List of Singaporean Patriotic Songs - Songs With English Lyrics

Songs With English Lyrics

Title	Date	Author(s)	Copyright owner(s)	First verse and/or chorus
Count On Me, Singapore	1986	Lyrics and music: Hugh Harrison Commissioned by the Cultural Affairs Division, Ministry of Community Development	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	First verse: We have a vision for tomorrow, Just believe, just believe We have a goal for Singapore, we can achieve, we can achieve You and me, we'll do our part, stand together, heart to heart We're going to show the world what Singapore can be We can achieve, we can achieve Chorus: Count on me Singapore, count on me Singapore Count on me to give my best and more, count on me Singapore
Five Stars Arising	1969	Lyrics and music: Lim Su Chong	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	First verse: There's a new moon arising, out of the stormy sea Youthful and bright and bearing hope, and tranquil as can be Reach out for the moon above, savour freedom, truth and love There's a new moon arising, out of the stormy sea
It's the Little Things		Lyrics: Patrick Seet Music: Ivan Chua	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	Chorus: It's the little things that we share, the love and joy that's in the air The children's laughter everywhere, and all our favourite things Over the years, I've grown accustomed to your ways And no matter where I'll be, it warms my heart to know that You're always here for me
Moments of Magic	?2000	Lyrics and music: Ken Lim	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	Chorus: Let us celebrate this moment, A brand new day awaits Let us reach out for our dreams out there Moments of magic we will share Let us celebrate this moment, A brand new day awaits We will always be a city of friends Time will bring for us to share Moments of magic
One People, One Nation, One Singapore	1990	Lyrics: Jim Aitchison Music: Jeremy Monteiro Commissioned by the Ministry of Information and the Arts	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	"First verse": We've built a nation with our hands The toil of people from a dozen lands. Strangers when we first begun, now we are Singaporeans Let's reach out for Singapore. Join our hands forevermore Chorus: One people, one nation, one Singapore That's the way that we will be forevermore Every creed and every race, has its role and has its place One people, one nation, one Singapore
Singapore Town		Lyrics and music: The Sidaislers		First verse: You could take a little trip around Singapore town In a Singapore city bus To see Collyer Quay and Raffles Place The Esplanade and all of us Chorus: Because in Singapore, Singapore Their hearts are big and wide you'll find Because in Singapore, Singapore You'll find happiness for everyone
Singapura, Sunny Island	1962	Translated from Indonesian version	MediaCorp Pte. Ltd.	First verse: Singapura, O Singapura Sunny island set in the sea Singapura, O Singapura Pretty flowers bloom for you and me
Song for Singapore	2010	Lyrics and music: Corrinne May		Chorus: I want to sing Sing a song for Singapore With every generation there's more to be grateful for So come and sing Sing a song for Singapore You're my brother you're my sister I'm thankful for my Singapore My Singapore Singapore
Stand Up for Singapore	1984	Lyrics and music: Hugh Harrison Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	First verse: Stand up for Singapore, do the best you can Reach out for your fellow man You've got to make a stand Recognise you can play your part Let it come right from your heart Be prepared to give a little more Stand up, stand up for Singapore
There's No Place I'd Rather Be	2007	Lyrics and music: Jimmy Ye		Chorus: There's no place I'd rather be You'll always be a part of me And even though I've roamed the world It's still my home I long to see.
We Are Singapore	1987	Lyrics and music: Hugh Harrison Orchestration: Jeremy Monteiro Commissioned by the Cultural Affairs Division, Ministry of Community Development	Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts and the National Arts Council	First verse: There was a time when people said That Singapore won't make it But we did There was a time when troubles Seemed too much for us to take But we did We built a nation Strong and free Reaching out together For peace and harmony Chorus 1: This is my country, this is my flag This is my future, this is my life This is my family, these are my friends We are Singapore, Singaporeans
What Do You See?	2009	Lyrics and music: Electrico		Chorus: See the moon and the stars, look how far we have come Look around at our faces, they shine brightly in the sun With our hopes and dreams, imagine what tomorrow it may bring What do you see? What do you see?
Will you	2007	Lyrics and music: Jimmy Ye		First verse: Will you make this island Amazing in all ways? Surprises every corner, Delightful nights and days.

Notes

The song highlighted in blue was designated as the "millennium song" by the National Arts Council.
The four songs highlighted in pink were designated as "national songs" by the National Arts Council.
Songs highlighted in red are National Day Parade theme songs.
Songs highlighted in yellow were designated as "community songs" by the National Arts Council.

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