Barbados National Anthem

In plenty and in the time of need
When this fair land was young.
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride is sprung,
A pride that makes no wanton boast
Of what it has withstood,
That binds our hearts from coast to coast
The pride of nation hood.


CHORUS
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
These fields and hills beyond recall
Are now our very own.
We write our names on history's page
With expectations great.
Strict guardians of our heritage,
Firm craftsmen of our fate.


The Lord has been the people's guide
For past three hundred years.
With Him still on the people's side
We have no doubts or fears.
Upward and onward we shall go,
Inspired, exulting, free,
And greater will our nation grow
In strength an unity.


CHORUS
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
These fields and hills beyond recall
Are now our very own.
We write our names on history's page
With expectations great.
Strict guardians of our heritage,
Firm craftsmen of our fate.


Adopted in 1966
Words by Irving Louis Burgie (1924-)
Music by Van Roland Edwards (1912-1985)