- 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!