East Timor Independence (May 2002)

  • tune: It’s a Grand Old Flag
    Monica Zucker

Hooray for East Timor,
Worth strug-gling for–
May you prosper, may justice prevail!
Independence will bring
Good reason to sing.
Freedom and peace now we hail!

Our hearts beat true,
East Timor, for you
On this Independence Day.
We celebrate new nationhood–
And now, forward! You’re on your way!