1. Does the Nile witness the birth of a genius every day
We hope he lives so we rejoice, he dies so we grieve

2. You have no glory in the season of life
You have no solace in the mourning of the dead

3. I'm tired of your lingering in these seats
Don't you feel it complaining and pleading?

4. If you want the Nile to forgive you
And the children of Egypt to honor and exalt you

5. Leave the reins of power to its people
When the tyrant thunders they won't waver

6. Then you'd see the dignity witnessed
And the mercy of that martyred hero