Hajle Selasije [English translation]

I

I put on a white hat

and red scarf

The teacher said:

"The emperor is coming!"

Many people were waiting

for the guest from the far

a black limo

to pass through the town

He passed by quietly

while watching the people

caught only some of

the flowers thrown at him

girlies cut their wrists

because of him

Because of him ...

turned into scabs

Haile Selassie, the emperor of Africa and Asia

Haile, Haile, Haile Selassie!

It was a wonderful man

loved by the crowd

as wise as Gandhi

as beautiful as Nasser

Compared to all our friends

he was the best

He led his people

towards wealth and happiness

Haile Selassie, the emperor of Africa and Asia

Haile, Haile, Haile Selassie!