Chorus:Busa le lizweBusa le lizweBusa lomhlaba wethuBusa ngo xolo(repeat)
Shwele babaSiyakubonglaUsi lethel' injabuloNoxolo
Shwele babaSiyakubonglaLiqhakazise babaNgo thando
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Bayede babaSikhokhele boBusa lomhlabaNgo thando(repeat)
Busa ngo thandoBusa ngo thandoBusa ngo thandoBusa ngo xolo(repeat)
Ubuse ngo thandoUbuse ngo xoloUbuse ngo thandoBusa Simba busa Simba
Hemna iyoHemna iyoHemna nkosiOh busa Simba iyo(repeat)
Vusa amakhosiVusa amdlozi boBusa Simba iyo
Chorus:Rule this landRule this landRule this land of oursRule with peace(repeat)
Hail to you, FatherWe are grateful to youYou brought us happinessAnd peace
Hail to you, FatherWe are grateful to youBrighten our futureWith love
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Father, we salute youLead usRule this landWith love(repeat)
Rule with loveRule with loveRule with loveRule with peace(repeat)
You must rule with loveYou must rule with peaceYou must rule with loveRule, Simba, rule, Simba
Hemna iyoHemna iyoHemna nkosiOh, rule, Simba!(repeat)
Wake the ancestorsWake the spirits upRule, Simba!