[Banff]

Yes I know the Anthem well

Here are the Lyrics :


There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to Canada
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for
Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to Canada
There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
And you know sometimes words have two meanings
In the tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven
Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to Canada
There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking
Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to Canada
And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forest will echo with laughter
And it makes me wonder
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May Queen
Yes there are two paths you can go by
but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
Your head is humming and it won't go because you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady can't you hear the wind blow and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our souls
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to Canada
There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to Canada
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for
And she's buying a stairway to Canada , uh uh uh.

[weaponeer]

Banff,

i am standing at attention saluting now.....


"And as we wind on down the road" is where the 21 gun salute starts....

[Firecat]

And I thought I had too much time on my hands.

[Banff]

Firecat wrote:

And I thought I had too much time on my hands.

What you didn't like it , it was only a little copy paste courtesy of Paternity leave

[Firecat]

Banff wrote:

Firecat wrote:

And I thought I had too much time on my hands.

What you didn't like it , it was only a little copy paste courtesy of Paternity leave

No no I really liked it. That really dates me doesn't it. Just as well, no one else will. \

[Banff]

Firecat wrote:

Banff wrote:

Firecat wrote:

And I thought I had too much time on my hands.

What you didn't like it , it was only a little copy paste courtesy of Paternity leave

No no I really liked it. That really dates me doesn't it. Just as well, no one else will. \

Wrong It is still played roughly 4203 times per year and is still the most famous song ever ...I'm only concerned about those so strict and honorable that they could not be light hearted enough to enjoy it for what it is .

[Firecat]

Banff wrote:

It is still played roughly 4203 times per year

And that's just one one station.

[Banff]

Firecat wrote:

Banff wrote:

It is still played roughly 4203 times per year

And that's just one one station.

...and who says the National Anthem isn't played alot

[Drunk Canuck]

I know all the words to the national anthem, but I prefer the original national anthem of Canda which is "The Maple Leaf forever"

It brings a tear to my eye when the bagpipes play the Maple Leaf Forever.

[Firecat]

Drunk Canuck wrote:

I know all the words to the national anthem, but I prefer the original national anthem of Canda which is "The Maple Leaf forever"

It brings a tear to my eye when the bagpipes play the Maple Leaf Forever.

The tune was great but the lyrics were um.. not inclusive shall we say? "cringeworthy" perhaps?

[Firecat]

Firecat wrote:

Drunk Canuck wrote:

I know all the words to the national anthem, but I prefer the original national anthem of Canda which is "The Maple Leaf forever"

It brings a tear to my eye when the bagpipes play the Maple Leaf Forever.

The tune was great but the lyrics were um.. not inclusive shall we say? "cringeworthy" perhaps?

Not the kind of anthem the whole country could sing with pride:


Original Lyrics

In Days of yore, from Britain's shore,
Wolfe the dauntless hero came,
And planted firm Britannia's flag,
On Canada's fair domain.
Here may it wave, our boast, our pride,
And joined in love together,
The thistle, shamrock, rose entwine,
The Maple Leaf forever.

Chorus: The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,
The Maple Leaf forever!
God save our Queen, and Heaven bless,
The Maple Leaf forever!

At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane,
Our brave fathers, side by side,
For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear,
Firmly stood and nobly died;
And those dear rights which they maintained,
We swear to yield them never!
Our watchword evermore shall be,
The Maple Leaf forever!

(Chorus)

Our fair Dominion now extends
From Cape Race to Nootka Sound;
May peace forever be our lot,
And plenteous store abound:
And may those ties of love be ours
Which discord cannot sever,
And flourish green o'er Freedom's home
The Maple Leaf forever!

(Chorus)

On merry England's far-famed land
May kind Heaven sweetly smile;
God bless Old Scotland evermore,
And Ireland's Emerald Isle!
Then swell the song, both loud and long,
Till rocks and forest quiver,
God save our Queen, and Heaven bless
The Maple Leaf forever!

(Chorus)

[Furor]

Yes, I know both the french, english and bilingual versions, and I used to know a couple alternate versions as well.

[GreenTiger]

Yes I do even though I live in the States. I think that much of Canada to know her national anthem.