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by André Baptiste Jules Lénéka (1856 - 1937)

Le Père Ra‑Fla
 (Sung text for setting by J. Danglas)
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Language: French (Français) 
C'était au siècle des batailles 
On s'en allait gais et contents 
Bravant les balles les mitrailles 
Battez la charge !.. Ah ! le bon temps

Écoutez le canon qui tonne 
C'est l'ennemi qui se défend 
Mais voici la Garde qui donne, 
Et l'Empereur est triomphant 

Battez tambours c'est la victoire ! 
Frappez ! Frappez ! trouez la peau 
C'est une page pour l'histoire 
C'est un grand jour pour le drapeau !

Composition:

    Set to music by Jeanne Danglas (d. 1915), "Le Père Ra-Fla", published 1920 [ voice and piano ], Paris, Pathé Frères

Text Authorship:

  • by André Baptiste Jules Lénéka (1856 - 1937)

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