Der er et yndigt land

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History

The lyrics were written in 1819 by Adam Oehlenschläger and bore the motto in Template:Langx (Horace: "This corner of the earth smiles for me more than any other"). The music was composed in 1835 by Hans Ernst Krøyer. Later, Thomas Laub and Carl Nielsen, each composed alternative melodies, but neither has gained widespread adoption, and today they are mostly unknown to the general population.

When it was first published, the national anthem had twelve verses, but later editions shortened it to the first, third, fifth, and last verses.

Denmark is one of only two countries in the world — the other being New Zealand – with two official national anthems. Officially, "Kong Christian stod ved højen mast" is a national and a royal anthem; it has equal status with "Der er et yndigt land", the civil national anthem.[1] On official and military occasions, "Kong Christian" is performed alone, or the two national anthems are played together.[2]

Music

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Lyrics

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Adam Oehlenschläger, the author of the lyrics

In certain situations, such as sporting events, only the first verse (or stanza) and the last three lines of the fourth verse are sung.

Danish original[3][4] IPA transcriptionTemplate:Efn

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English translation

There is a land we love
with shady beech-trees aspread
𝄆 The briny shores above. 𝄇
Its hills and valleys gently fall,
'Tis the name of ol' Denmark,
𝄆 'Tis good ol' Freya's hall. 𝄇

There in the days of yore
Sat armoured giants rested
𝄆 'Tween their frays of gore 𝄇
Then they went forth the foe to face,
Now found in stone-set barrows,
𝄆 Their final resting place. 𝄇

This land is still as fair,
The sea is blue around it,
𝄆 And peace is cherished there. 𝄇
Strong men and noble women still
Uphold their country's honour
𝄆 With faithfulness and skill. 𝄇

Hail king and fatherland!
Hail citizens of honour,
𝄆 Who do the best they can. 𝄇
Our ancient Denmark shall remain,
As long as beech tops mirror
𝄆 In waves of blue their chain! 𝄇

Notes

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References

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  4. ↑ Der er et Yndigt Land af Adam Oehlenschläger, 1819. danmarkshistoriendk. Retrieved 23 May 2020.

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