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Recordings of "O Canada" in MP3 format: Note: To listen to the MP3 file, simply left-click on the link. To download the file, simply right-click, select "save target as", and choose a location to save the file. (1,595 Kb) English Version (2,174 Kb) French Version (2,166 Kb) Bilingual Version (2,182 Kb)
The Sheet Music
The History of the National Anthem Full History of "O Canada" ... Commercial use Official Lyrics of O Canada! O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free! From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. The History of the National Anthem Summary "O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered. | |
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