National Anthem Tsardom of Bulgaria (1885-1944) - Шуми Марица (Instrumental)

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"Shumi Maritsa" (Bulgarian: Шуми Марица; Šumi Marica) was the Bulgarian national anthem from 1886 until 1946. The Tsardom of Bulgaria was established in 1908.
The music was derived from the German folk song "Wenn die Soldaten durch die Stadt marschieren" that was very popular in Bulgaria in the mid-19th century. The original text was written by Nikola Zhivkov. The lyrics were edited many times, most notably in 1912 by the poet Ivan Vazov. The title refers to the Maritsa river. It translates to "Maritsa roars".

(English Lyrics / Translation)
Maritsa rushes,
stained with blood,
A widow wails,
fiercely wounded.

Chorus:
March, march,
with our general,
Let's fly into battle
and crush the enemy!

Bulgarian Tsardom Anthem / Химн на Царство България

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