It waved above our infant might
When all ahead seemed dark as night;
It witnessed many a deed and vow
We must not change its colour now
So raise the scarlet standard high
Beneath its folds we'll live and die
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here
It well recalls the triumphs past;
It gives the hope of peace at last:
The banner bright, the symbol plain
Of human right and human gain
So raise the scarlet standard high
Beneath its folds we'll live and die
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here
With heads uncovered swear we all
To bear it onward till we fall
Come dungeons dark or gallows grim
This song shall be our parting hymn
So raise the scarlet standard high
Beneath its folds we'll live and die
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here
We'll keep the red flag flying here
Lyrics provided by LRCLIB
