Trei Culori - Freer English Translation

Freer English Translation

With three colours I'm acquainted
Which recall a gallant race –
Since old times by glory sainted
Battles has it won apace.
For long ages our forefathers
Have this gallant flag unfurled,
So we may the land's fruit gather,
Building here the future's world.
This tricolour flag of ours
Flutters crimson, yellow, blue,
Like a star in skyey bowers
Rise my people, brave and true.
In this world we are a nation
Keen on work and of one soul.
Free and with new reputation,
Sharing one ambitious goal.
Now united by our Party;
In Romania's meads and fields,
Our work is hard and hearty,
Building Socialism its yield.
For the homeland's greater glory
We crush enemies at fight,
But we'd share a peaceful story
With all peoples in proud light.
Proud Romania, now dearer,
Live forever in fine light!
In the Communist new era
Like a star you must shine bright!

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