Unfurl the flag
"Unfurl the flag" is an Australian patriotic song in support of the federation of the Australian colonies into a single nation in the late 19th century. Created during the 1890s the songs lyrics were written by Francis Hart, with music composed by Sir William Robinson.
Lyrics[1][edit]
Australia's sons your flag unfold
And proudly wave the banner high
That ev'ry nation may behold
Our glorious standard in the sky
Unfurl the flag that all may see
Our proudest boast is liberty
Unfurl the flag that all may see
Our proudest boast is liberty
Rejoice in treasures 'neath the earth
In precious gold, in store profuse
Grant us to know its noblest worth
Its object and its fitting use
Unfurl the flag that all may see
Our proudest boast is liberty
Unfurl the flag that all may see
Our proudest boast is liberty
To England, Queen and Austral clime
Unite in true and loyal toast
And let it be our song sublime
That freedom is our country's boast
Unfurl the flag that all may see
Our proudest boast is liberty
Unfurl the flag that all may see
Our proudest boast is liberty (x2)
References[edit]
- ^ (1) Robinson (2) Hart (3)McCarron, Bird & Co. (4)Australian Broadcasting Commission., (1) William (2) Francis (19 October 2022). "Unfurl the flag [music] : patriotic song". National Library of Australia (Trove). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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