The Maple Leaf Forever (unsourced)

by Alexander Muir

For other versions of this work, see The Maple Leaf Forever.

First verse

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 King and Heaven bless,

The Maple Leaf forever!

Second verse

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!

Third verse

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.

Fourth verse

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 King and Heaven bless

The Maple Leaf forever!"