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M every bosom boundeth,
 * Merrily oh! merrily oh!

Where the Sang of Freedom soundeth, Merrily oh! merrily oh! There the warrior’s arms shed more splendour, There the maiden’s charms shine more tender,
 * Every joy the land surroundeth,
 * Merrily oh! merrily oh!

Wearily every bosom pineth,
 * Wearily oh! wearily oh!

Where the bond of slavery twineth, Wearily oh! wearily oh! There the warrior’s dart hath no fleetness, There the maiden’s heart hath no sweetness,
 * Every flower of life declineth,
 * Wearily oh! wearily oh!

Cheerily then from hill and valley.
 * Cheerily oh! cheerily oh!

Like your native fountains sally,
 * Cheerily oh! cheerily oh!