The Internationale
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The Internationale is a famous socialist, communist, social-democratic and anarchist anthem and one of the most widely recognized songs in the world.
Lyrics [edit]
- Arise, ye workers from your slumber,
Arise, ye prisoners of want.- 1871 English version attributed to Eugène Pottier
- Arise, you prisoners of starvation!
Arise, you wretched of the earth!- 1900 USA version by Charles Hope Kerr
- Stand up, all victims of oppression,
For the tyrants fear your might!- 1990 modern English version by Billy Bragg
Choruses [edit]
- The Internationale,
Unites the human race.- 1871 English version attributed to Eugène Pottier
- The international working class
Shall be the human race- 1900 USA version by Charles Hope Kerr
- The international ideal,
Unites the human race.- 1990 modern English version by Billy Bragg