We fished stormy waters when fish were a-plenty
Plowed the wild heathland till it bloomed like a rose
Built the great ships, sailed o'er the oceans
Toiled underground nature's treasures exposed
We've traveled the world we've known kings we've known princes
Discoursed with scholars reasoned with fools
Oh we've served wi' distinction all down through the ages
But still in our homeland the foreigner rules
Oh we'll fight for what is right
At the dawning of the day
When we'll rise again to win our claim
For Scottish destiny
We're fierce as the badger when danger is threatening
We've the cunning and guile that the fox calls his own
We've reason that guides our great streams in their coursing
We're stubborn as the headland that stands all alone
We can laugh wi' the devil no one can laugh louder
Weep with the willow when our hearts sorely pressed
We're as gentle and prickly as our own downy thistle
We can work wi' the hardest and play wi' the best
Oh we'll fight for what is right
At the dawning of the day
When we'll rise again to win our claim
For Scottish destiny
Our land it is owned by the faceless investor
Our fish and our farming no longer our own
Our industry ruined our assets are squandered
Our souls are in hock and our children in pawn
Well it's no use in thinking that it's too late for changing
No use in thinking that it's not up to you
You can teach you can learn and to change things be willing
For you are your country your country is you
Oh we'll fight for what is right
At the dawning of the day
When we'll rise again to win our claim
For Scottish destiny
Too long have we blamed the foreign oppressor
Too long have we hoped for our heroes' return
We've raised all our banners in poem and legend
Rested on laurels that turned into thorns
To dwell on past glories at the cost of invention
Is to squander the gifts that our forefathers gave
So take strength from the past but declare your intention
To change this dear land back to Scotland the brave
Oh we'll fight for what is right
At the dawning of the day
When we'll rise again to win our claim
For Scottish destiny
Oh Caledonia we are your sons
And we'll again be free