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Spanish National Anthem - Ventura de Vega lyrics
The oldest known lyrics to the Spanish National Anthem

By Damian Corrigan, About.com

On this page you will find the oldest lyrics to the Spanish national anthem, written by Ventura de Vega around 1843.

There are no official lyrics but a number of unofficial versions have been used through the ages. From 1978 until early 2008 there were no lyrics at all. In 2008 the Spanish national anthem was in the news when new lyrics were unveiled by the Spanish Olympic Committee.

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Spanish National Anthem - Ventura de Vega lyrics

Venid españoles
Al grito acudid.
Dios salve a la Reina,
Dios salve al país.

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