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Liechtenstein's national anthem
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Publius Ovidius
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Isn't there also a God save america version also
- Aug 8, 2005
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Same tune different words
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I'd have thought that whoever used the tune first would have had the monopoly
Loads of countries (USA, Russia, Switzerland, Germany etc) have had anthems set to the same tune as ours in the past.
Only the melody is the same as Liechtenstein's, theirs is "Oben am jungen Rhein lehnet sich Liechtenstein An Alpenhöh''n ("On the upper reaches of the young Rhine Liechtenstein leans against the Alpine heights").
Only the melody is the same as Liechtenstein's, theirs is "Oben am jungen Rhein lehnet sich Liechtenstein An Alpenhöh''n ("On the upper reaches of the young Rhine Liechtenstein leans against the Alpine heights").
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
Altogether now......
| German | English |
|---|---|
| 1. Oben am jungen Rhein Lehnet sich Liechtenstein An Alpenhöh'n. Dies liebe Heimatland, Das teure Vaterland Hat Gottes weise Hand Für uns erseh'n. | 1. Up above the young Rhine Lies Liechtenstein, resting On Alpine heights. This beloved homeland, This dear fatherland Was chosen for us By God's wise hand. |
| 2. Hoch lebe Liechtenstein, Blühend am jungen Rhein, Glücklich und treu. Hoch leb' der Fürst vom Land, Hoch unser Vaterland, Durch Bruderliebe Band Vereint und frei. | 2. Long live Liechtenstein, Blossoming on the young Rhine, Fortunate and faithful! Long live the Prince of the Land, Long live our fatherland, Through bonds of brotherly love United and free! |
