French Empire Anthem (1804-1815; Instrumental; Midi) Le Chant du Départ

The "Chant du départ" (French for "Song of Departure") is a revolutionary and war song written by Étienne Méhul (music) and Marie-Joseph Chénier (lyrics) in 1794. The song was nicknamed "the brother of the Marseillaise" by Republican soldiers. The song was first performed on 14 July 1794. 18,000 copies of the music sheets were immediately printed and distributed to the army. Its original title was "Anthem to Liberty"; it was changed to its present title by Robespierre. It was the official anthem of the First French Empire. Chorus: (English Lyrics / Translation) Song of the Warriors The Republic calls for us! Let’s know how to vanquish or how to fail For she has given the Frenchman his life And for her he must give to prevail! Refrain: (French Lyrics / Paroles en Français) Chant des guerriers La République nous appelle Sachons vaincre ou sachons périr Un Français doit vivre pour elle Pour elle un Français doit mourir.

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