The Tricolour (Song)

"The Tricolour" is a Republican, anti-monarchist song, and anthem of the National Republican Party. Emphasizing the struggles of the Republican movement and the devotion to its lofty cause, "The Tricolour" is an unofficial anthem of the Griffonian Republic. "The Tricolour" is traditionally sung to the tune of wintertime tune "O Tannenbaum", "The Tricolour".

Lyrics
Chorus:

Then raise the sunset standard high.

Beneath its shade we'll live and die,

Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer,

We'll keep the tricolour flying here.

Look round, the Rilan loves its blaze,

Sturdy Sicameon chants its praise,

In Romau's vaults its hymns were sung

Wingbardy swells the surging throng.

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It waved above our infant might,

When all ahead seemed dark as night;

It witnessed many a deed and vow,

We must not change its colours now.

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It well recalls the triumphs past,

It gives the hope of peace at last;

The banner bright, the symbol plain,

Of griffon right and griffon gain.

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It suits today the weak and base,

Whose minds are fixed on pelf and place

To cringe before the rich man's frown,

And haul the sacred emblem down.

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With head uncovered swear we all

To bear it onward till we fall;

Come dungeons dark or gallows grim,

This song shall be our parting hymn.

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