1969
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Lebanon... its star shines brightly in the East
Between it and the star,
There is no difference
Lebanon... the epitome of loyalty and truth
A source of happiness and joy
A garment of glory without a tear
A calm winter without lightning
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With a hundred colours
A helping hand extended to the needy
Lebanon... the cry of a child Homeless
They closed the gates of the universe
In his face.
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In the mountains,
Freedom and peace of mind
A word scribbled by heroes
A sigh of longing from a lament
A boat and the sea is hopes
A poet of love once said:
"I planted cedars of glory upon the hills
And I have loyalty and sacrifice as my capital
I have women who are ready to travel Men
Bearing the enemy's torment
All of them are my soldiers...
Soldiers of independence
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Lebanon... its flag is colored red
With the blood of a dark-skinned hero
Lebanon... where the birds are intoxicated
And drink the wine of our green groves
Lebanon... its joy is firmly rooted
Its cedars are older than life
Its flag is its lamp Enlighten!
Prepare, and the people of the world prepare!
Lebanon isn't just the one
Who passed through,
Lebanon is the one who remains!
Its glory is growing today!
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Lebanon, oh fragrance of basil!
Who in this universe is like it?
Guessingly, on its eternal rock, guessingly!
Its palace was built,
And its stones were laid years ago!
Lebanon, from the strength
Of Mount Sannine,
built its barricades!
Strength and gentleness
And from the wood of our sweet cedars
He set sail the vessels of light for creation
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Lebanon...
The song of the warbling nightingale
Laughter of love and happiness
Sound of bells in the valley
A monastery and mosque of worshippers
Lebanon... the blood of the heart,
The soul of the soul
The house whose door is open to the world
With a touch of healing,
A cure meaning, the sick,
Were it not for He roams the mountains
He heals and lives a long life
God is wise...
And our land is a sanctuary!!
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