In plenty and in time of need
When this fair land was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride is sprung,
A pride that makes no wanton boast
Of what it has withstood
That binds our hearts from coast to coast - 
The pride of nationhood.

Chorus:
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
These fields and hills beyond recall
Are now our very own.
We write our names on history's page
With expectations great,
Strict guardians of our heritage,
Firm craftsmen of our fate. 

The Lord has been the people's guide
For past three hundred years.
With him still on the people's side
We have no doubts or fears.
Upward and onward we shall go,
Inspired, exulting, free,
And greater will our nation grow
In strength and unity.




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Barbados

Words by:Irving Burgie
Music by:C. Van Roland Edwards
Adopted:1966

The Barbados national anthem was adopted upon independence on November 30,
1966. The lyrics were written by Mr. Irving Burgie, a USC music scholar who
also performed music under the name Lord Burgess. When Mr. C. Van Roland
Edwards composed the Music for the National Anthem he was partly blind. Because
of his partial blindness has was assisted in his work by his two daughters
Nannette and Eullia.

MUSIC
