When Freedom waved her banner bright
On Ayanganna’s verdant height,
A Nation’s glad triumphant song
Reverb’rant rose full, loud and long;
Guyana, fair Guyana,
Be true to your higher destiny.

With valiant will and purpose keen
A Nation strove in faith serene,
Bold Cuffy’s dream of Sixty-three
Today’s a sheer reality,
Guyana, fair Guyana,
Be true to your nobler destiny.

Arise! Guyana’s sons, Arise!
May you be steeled by action wise,
Guard well our sacred heritage
That it may thrive from age to age.
Guyana, blessed Guyana,
Be proud of your glorious destiny.