List of Singaporean Patriotic Songs - Songs With Malay Lyrics

Songs With Malay Lyrics

Title Date Author(s) Copyright owner(s) First verse and/or chorus
Chan Mali Chan 2010 Indonesian Folk Song - from Nusa Tenggara - video with original indonesian lyrics Not copyrighted First verse:

Di mana dia anak kambing saya?
Anak kambing saya yang makan daun talas
Di mana dia buah hati saya?
Buah hati saya bagai telur dikupas

Chorus:
Chan mali chan, chan mali chan,
Chan mali chan, ketipung payung (twice)
Di Tanjung Katong Folk song Not copyrighted First verse:

Di Tanjung Katong, airnya biru
Disitu tempatnya, dara jelita
Duduk sekampung, lagikan rindu
Kononlah pula nun jauh di mata
Semoga Bahagia

(May You Achieve Happiness)

 Lyrics and music:
Zubir Said		 First verse:

Sama-sama maju ke hadapan
Pandai cari pelajaran
Jaga diri dalam kesihatan
Serta sopan-santun dengan kawan-kawan

English translation:
Together we progress
Clever at seeking knowledge
Take care of your health
And be courteous to your friends

Notes

  • Songs highlighted in yellow were designated as "community songs" by the National Arts Council.

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