The national anthem of Venezuela is Gloria al Bravo Pueblo. The national anthem was first officially chosen as the anthem of the country in 1981 by Venezuela’s president Mr. Antonio Guzmán Blanco. The composition was presented by a notable journalist Vicente Salias during 1810.
National Anthem of Venezuela – Gloria al Bravo Pueblo:
Gloria al bravo pueblo
que el yugo lanzó,
la Ley respetando
la virtud y honor.
(repeat all)¡Abajo cadenas! (2x)
Gritaba el señor; (2x)
y el pobre en su choza
libertad pidió.
A este santo nombre
tembló de pavor
el vil egoísmo
que otra vez triunfó.
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(repeat last two lines)Gritemos con brío (2x)
¡Muera la opresión! (2x)
Compatriotas fieles,
la fuerza es la unión;
y desde el empíreo,
el Supremo Autor
un sublime aliento
al pueblo infundió.
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(repeat last two lines)Unida con lazos (2x)
que el cielo formó, (2x)
la América toda
existe en nación;
y si el despotismo
levanta la voz
seguid el ejemplo
que Caracas dió.
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Gloria al Bravo Pueblo with English Lyrics:
Glory to the brave people
who shook off the yoke,
Respecting the law,
virtue and honour.
(repeat all)“Down with chains!” (2x)
The Lord yelled; (2x)
And the poor man in his hovel
For Freedom implored.
Upon this holy name
Trembled in great dread
The vile selfishness
That had once prevailed.
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(repeat last two lines)Let’s scream out aloud: (2x)
“Death to oppression!” (2x)
Oh, loyal countrymen:
Strength is in unity;
And from the Empyrean
The Supreme Author
A sublime spirit
To the people blew.
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(repeat last two lines)United by bonds (2x)
That Heaven has formed, (2x)
The entire America
Exists as a Nation;
And if ever despotism
Raises again its voice,
Then follow the example
That Caracas gave.
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