CANADA FOREVER FREE

LYRICS

Canada, your people came here to be free.
Our precious Canada, you mean so very much to me.
Your endless majesty shines for the world to see.
May you have peace when storm clouds rise.

Canada, a place where young and old are free
To keep their dreams alive – no matter what that dream may be.
You hold each trembling heart within your shelt’ring arms:
Your sacred trust that all are free.

Some may hurt you, some desert you,
Yet your boughs give shelter
Like an oak within a storm
May your strength never falter.

Canada, we want our children to be free,
So we must stand your guard as you have stood on guard for each.
God hold this glorious land in Your protecting hands:
A priceless jewel forever free.

Tous les gens qui aiment leurs droits,
Qui aiment leur liberté,
Chantons ensemble dans une voix
En foi et fraternité.

Canada, sing out in joy: let freedom ring
Throughout your mountain tops: resound across your golden plains.
May noble hearts renewed build timeless dreams come true,
And may each heart stay forever free.
Canada, Canada… Oh, Canada.

Joanna Estelle (2004)