Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (Glory to the Brave People) was adopted as Venezuela's national anthem by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco on May 25, 1881. The lyrics were written by the medician and journalist Vicente Salias in 1810. The music was later composed by musician Juan José Landaeta. It is said, however, that the melody was known since 1840 as La Marsellesa Venezolana (Venezuelan Marseillaise), in reference to its subtle similarity to the French national anthem. Some recent investigations have suggested that the real author of the anthem is Andrés Bello, and not Salias, to whom it was originally credited, and the music composed by another musician called Lino Gallardo.[citation needed] However, this theory is yet to be proven, and lacks any real recognition among the general Venezuelan population, historians, or otherwise. Venezuela National Anthem Lyrics Venezuela Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (Glory to the Brave People) Original Spanish Words CHORUS Gloria al bravo Pueblo que el yugo lanzó, la ley respetando la virtud y honor. (repeat chorus) ¡Abajo Cadenas! (repeat) gritaba el señor; (repeat) y el pobre en su choza Libertad pidió: A este santo nombre tembló de pavor el vil egoísmo que otra vez triunfó. A este santo nombre (repeat) tembló de pavor el vil egoísmo que otra vez triunfó. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS Gritemos con brío: (repeat) ¡Muera la opresión! (repeat) Compatriotas fieles, la fuerza es la unión; y desde el Empíreo el supremo Autor, un sublime aliento al pueblo infundió. y desde el Empíreo (repeat) el supremo Autor, un sublime aliento al pueblo infundió. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS Unida con lazos (repeat) que el cielo formó (repeat) la América toda existe en Nación; y si el despotismo levanta la voz, seguid el ejemplo que Caracas dió. y si el despotismo (repeat) levanta la voz, seguid el ejemplo que Caracas dió. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS English Translation: CHORUS Glory to the brave nation Which shook off the yoke, Respecting law, virtue, and honour. (repeat chorus) "Off with the chains! Off with the chains!" Cried the Lord, cried the Lord, And the poor man in his hovel Implored freedom. At this holy name, there trembled The vile selfishness that had triumphed. At this holy name, at this holy name, there trembled The vile selfishness that had triumphed. (repeat) CHORUS Let's cry out aloud, let's cry out aloud: Down with oppression! Down with oppression! Faithful countrymen, your strength Lies in your unity; And from the heavens The supreme Creator Breathed a sublime spirit Into the nation. And from the heavens, and from the heavens The supreme Creator Breathed a sublime spirit Into the nation. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS United by bonds, united by bonds, Made by heaven, made by heaven, All America exists As a Nation; And if tyranny Raises its voice, Follow the example Given by Caracas. And if tyranny, and if tyranny, Raises its voice, Follow the example Given by Caracas. (repeat previous two lines) CHORUS

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