Song of the Khalsa

Many speak of courage, speaking can not give it.

It’s in the face of death, we must live it.

When things are down and darkest, that’s when we stand tallest.

Until the last star falls, we won’t give an inch at all.

Chorus:           

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone,

give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

 

Guru Arjan gave his life to stand for what was right.

He was burned and tortured for five long days and nights.

He could have stopped it any time just by giving in.

His strength a solid wall, he never gave an inch at all.

Chorus:            

Sons of the Khalsa, remember those who died,

Stood their ground until their last breath so we who live now might live free lives.

 

A princess is not royal by her birth or blood inside,

But if her family’s home is Anandpur Sahib,

She’ll walk with such a grace and strength,

The world will bow in awe,

Until the mountains fall, she’ll never give an inch at all.

Chorus:            

Daughters of the Khalsa, in your strength our future lies. 

Give our children fearless minds to see the world through the Guru’s eyes.

 

Baisakhi day we were thousands, but only five had the courage for dying.

Then one brave man, one flashing sword, he turned us all to lions.

And now we live his legacy, to die before we fall.

And like the five who answered his call, we can’t turn back at all.

Chorus:            

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone,

Give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

 

The tenth guru gave even his sons to give the Khalsa life.

And his words stand like mountains against the winds of time.

That Khalsa will rule the world, all will be safe in its fold.

But if the Khalsa falls, there won’t be a world at all.

 

Chorus:           

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone,

give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

Sons of the Khalsa, remember those who died,

stood their ground until their last breath so we who live now might live free lives.

Daughters of the Khalsa, in your strength our future lies.  Give our children fearless minds to see the world through the Guru’s eyes.

Stand as the Khalsa, strong as steel, steady as stone,

Give our lives to God and Guru, mind and soul, breath and bone.

Mind and soul are his alone.