Sons of Gallipoli

This song by NZ singer/songwriter Chris Skinner is a beautiful way to reflect on ANZAC Day and our NZ national anthem. This version is sung by Chris himself with the Auckland Boys' Choir. Seeing these beautiful children sing so innocently brought tears to my eyes.

Sons of Gallipoli

Chris Skinner

We sang —God of Nations at thy feet—

As we stood on that sacred shore

With a heartfelt pride

Somewhere deep inside

For the sons of Gallipoli

We sang —E Ihowa Atua—

From the place they call Anzac Cove

We gazed out to sea

Where our home would be

For the sons of Gallipoli

How still you lie

And how still you die on other hillsides.

We sang —hear our voices we entreat—

As the wind blew from off the sea

With a tearful sigh and the question why

For the sons of Gallipoli

We sang —God defend our free land—

And for all whose lives are torn

With one voice implore

No more talk of war

For the sons of Gallipoli