Greece Anthem Text Lyrics - National Anthem

We knew thee of old, 

Oh, divinely restored, 

By the lights of thine eyes 

And the light of thy Sword 

From the graves of our slain 

Shall thy valour prevail 

As we greet thee again- 

Hail, Liberty! Hail! 

Long time didst thou dwell 

Mid the peoples that mourn, 

Awaiting some voice 

That should bid thee return. 

Ah, slow broke that day 

And no man dared call, 

For the shadow of tyranny 

Lay over all: 

And we saw thee sad-eyed, 

The tears on thy cheeks 

While thy raiment was dyed 

In the blood of the Greeks. 

Yet, behold now thy sons 

With impetuous breath 

Go forth to the fight 

Seeking Freedom or Death. 

From the graves of our slain 

Shall thy valour prevail 

As we greet thee again- 

Hail, Liberty! Hail! 

Sent by Carlos Andr Pereira da Silva Branco