Hymne Monégasque

Hymne Monégasque

English: Monégasque Anthem
National anthem of  Monaco
Lyrics	Louis Notari, 1931
Music	Charles Albrecht, 1896
Adopted	1848
Music sample
Hymne Monégasque (instrumental)

"Hymne Monégasque" (in English: Monégasque Anthem) is Monaco's national anthem.

Théophile Bellando de Castro wrote the lyrics and composed the music of the 1st edition of Hymne Monégasque in 1841, later Castil-Blaze modified the melody and made several other minor changes. In 1848 the National Guard, created by Prince Charles III, adopted Bellando's song and it became the March of the National Loyalists. In 1896 Charles Albrecht composed a new arrangement for piano, published by Tihebaux in Paris and called Air National de Monaco; in 1897 Decourcelle of Nice, printed an edition called 429 Hymne National de Monaco for piano.

Years later, François Bellini orchestrated the song by Albrecht; this new arrangement for a trio was judged to be too long for people in 1900 and ceased being played. The modern version was created by Léon Jehin in 1914 and was played for the first time during the 25th anniversary of the beginning Prince Albert's reign. Finally in 1931 Louis Notari wrote the lyrics in the Monegasque language. Only the Monegasque lyrics are official, reportedly dating back to a request from the Prince. The official lyrics contain only one verse. (The anthem is not usually even sung at all, except for official occasions.)

Current lyrics

Monegasque lyrics	French translation	English translation
A Marcia de Muneghu / Inu Nactionale Despoei tugiù, sciü d'u nostru paise Se ride aù ventu, u meme pavayun Despoei tugiù a curù russa e gianca E stà r'emblèma d'a nostra libertà Grandi e piciui, r'an tugiù respeta. Amu ch'üna tradiçiun, Amu ch'üna religiun, Amu avüu per u nostru unù I meme Principi tugiù E ren nun ne scangera Tantu ch'u suriyu lüjerà; Diu sempre n'agiüterà E ren nun ne scangera	Hymne Monégasque Depuis toujours, sur notre pays, Le même drapeau est déployé au vent, Depuis toujours les couleurs rouge et blanche Sont le symbole de notre liberté Grands et petits les ont toujours respectées.	National anthem Forever, in our land, One flag has flown in the wind Forever, the colours red and white Have symbolised our liberty Great and small [people] have always respected them.

Full lyrics

Monegasque lyrics	French translation	English translation
Despoei tugiù sciü d'u nostru paise Se ride au ventu, u meme pavayùn Despoei tugiù a curù russa e gianca E stà l'emblema, d'a nostra libertà Grandi e i piciui, l'an sempre respetà Oila cü ne toca! Oila cü ne garda! Fo che cadün sace ben aiço d'aiçi: Riturnelu: Amu avü sempre r'a meme tradiçiùn Amu avü sempre r'a meme religiùn Amu avüu per u nostru unù I meme Prìncipi tugiù E düsciün nun pura ne fa scangia Tantu ch'au celu, u suriyu lüjerà; Diu n'agiüterà E mai düsciün nun pura ne fa scangia düsciün. Nun sëmu pa gaire, Ma defendëmu tüti a nostra tradiçiun; Nun sëmu pa forti, Ma se Diu voe n'agiütera! Oila cü ne toca! Oila cü ne garda! Fo che cadün sace ben ailo d'aili: Riturnelu	Depuis toujours, le même pavillon Flotte joyeusement au vent de notre pays Depuis toujours les couleurs rouge et blanche Constituent le symbole de notre liberté Grands et petits l'ont toujours respecté! Ohé, vous qui nous voisinez! Ohé, vous qui nous regardez! Il importe que chacun retienne bien ceci: Refrain : Nous avons perpétué les mêmes traditions; Nous célébrons la même religion; Nous avons l'honneur D'avoir toujours eu les mêmes Princes Et personne ne pourra nous faire changer tant que le soleil brillera dans le ciel Dieu nous aidera Et jamais personne ne pourra nous faire changer Personne. Nous ne sommes pas bien nombreux, Mais nous veillons tous à la défense de notre identité; Nous ne sommes pas très puissants, Mais, s'il le veut, Dieu nous aidera! Ohé, vous qui nous voisinez! Ohé, vous qui nous regardez! Il importe que chacun prenne bien conscience de cela! Refrain	Historically, the same flag Floats happily in the wind of our country Traditionally red and white Are the symbol of our freedom Large and small have always respected! Greetings, you who are neighbors! Greetings, you who are watching us! It is important that everyone remember the following: Chorus: We have perpetuated the same traditions; We celebrate the same religion; We honor To have always had the same Princes And no one can make us change As the sun shines in the sky God help us And no one can ever make us change No one. We are not very numerous, But we all strive to defend our identity; We are not very powerful, But if he wants, God help us! Greetings, you who are neighbors! Greetings, you who are watching us! It should make everyone well aware of that! Chorus:

Original lyrics

French lyrics

English translation

Principauté Monaco ma patrie, Oh! Combien Dieu est prodigue pour toi. Ciel toujours pur, rives toujours fleuries, Ton Souverain est plus aimé qu'un Roi. Fiers Compagnon de la Garde Civique, Respectons tous la voix du Commandant. Suivons toujours notre bannière antique. Le tambour bat, marchons tous en Avant. Oui, Monaco connut toujours des braves, Nous sommes tous leurs dignes descendants. En aucun temps nous ne fûmes esclaves. Et loin de nous, régnèrent les tyrans. Que le nom d'un Prince plein de clémence, Soit répété par mille et mille chants. Nous mourons tous pour sa propre défense, Mais après nous, combattrons nos enfants.

Monaco Principality my country Oh! How God is lavish with you. Sky is always pure, always flowered shores, Tone is more like a sovereign king. Proud Companion of the Civic Guard, All respect the voice of the Commander. Still follow our old banner. The drum beats, all walk in before. Yes, Monaco always had good, We are all their worthy descendants. In no time we were slaves. And far from us ruled the tyrants. That the name of a merciful Prince Let repeated by a thousand songs. We shall die in his own defense, But after we fight our children.

See also

• List of national anthems

External links

• The Prince's Palace - The official website of the Prince's Palace has an extensive article about the National Anthem, featuring the complete lyrics and an instrumental sound file.
• Gare de Monaco - The official website for the Monaco Monte Carlo train station features a page of videos of the inauguration ceremony for its 1999 reopening, including a choral version of the national anthem.