National anthem of Wales: “Land of my Fathers”

The Welsh national anthem was written by Evan James and composed by James James.

1. The old land of my fathers is dear to me, Land of poets and singers, famous men of renown; Her brave warriors, very splendid patriots, For freedom shed their blood. CHORUS: Nation, nation, I am faithful to my nation. While the sea [is] a wall to the pure, most loved land, O may the old language endure. 2. Old mountainous Wales, paradise of the bard, Every valley, every cliff, to me is beautiful. Through patriotic feeling, so charming is the murmur Of her brooks, rivers, to me. Chorus 3. If the enemy oppresses my land under his foot, The old language of the Welsh is as alive as ever. The muse is not hindered by the hideous hand of treason, Nor is the melodious harp of my country. Chorus