For The Gambia, Our Homeland

Words to the Song



For The Gambia, our homeland

We strive and work and pray,

That all may live in unity,

Freedom and peace each day.

Let justice guide our actions

T'wards the common good,

And join our diverse peoples

To prove man's brotherhood.



We pledge our firm allegiance,

Our promise we renew;

Keep us, great God of nations,

To The Gambia ever true.


Lyrics: Virginia Julie Howe, 1964

Music: Jeremy Frederick Howe (Based on Traditional Mandinka Song), 1964

Adopted: 1965