* | G** A/G* | G | Am | D * | G |
[Verse 1]
G** A/G* G
It waved above our infant might
Am D* G
when all ahead was dark as night.
G** A/G* G
It witnessed many a deed and vow,
Am D* G
we must not change it's colour now.
[Chorus]
C* G* Am
So, raise the scarlet standard high
D G
beneath its folds we'll live and die.
G** A/G* G
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer,
Am D* G
we'll keep the red flag flying here.
[Interlude]
| G** A/G* | G | Am | D * | G |
[Verse 2]
G** A/G* G
It well recalls the triumphs past,
Am D* G
it gives the hope of peace at last:
G** A/G* G
the banner bright, the symbol plain
Am D* G
of human right and human gain.
[Chorus]
C* G* Am
So, raise the scarlet standard high
D G
beneath its folds we'll live and die.
G** A/G* G
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer,
Am D* G
we'll keep the red flag flying here.
[Verse 3]
G** A/G* G
With heads uncovered swear we all
Am D* G
to bear it onward 'till we fall.
G** A/G* G
Come dungeons dark or gallows grim,
Am D* G
this song shall be our parting hymn.
[End-Chorus]
C* G* Am
So, raise the scarlet standard high
D G
beneath its folds we'll live and die.
G** A/G* G
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer,
Am D* G
we'll keep the red flag flying here.
Am D* G*
We'll keep the red flag flying here.
