The music for “O Canada” was composed in 1880 by Calixa Lavallée and was widely used after which it was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem in 1980.

Official lyrics of “O Canada”

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.