What are the lyrics to Portugals national anthem A Portuguesa?
WHEN Cristiano and Co line up to begin the defence of their Euros crown they will head into battle - with a familiar war cry. Portugal's national anthem - a marching song which was adopted by the country's new Republic in 1911 - is not just an expression of pride. 2  WIN 50,000! Play Dream Team Euros  our FREE fantasy football game  It is a call to arms, a notice of intent and a flexing of Portugal's muscles as they prepare to honour the Homeland. Verse 1  Heris  do mar, nobre povo,  Naao valente, imortal,  Levantai hoje de novo  Os esplendor de Portugal  Entre as brumas da memria.  Ptria sente-se a voz  Dos teus egrgios avs  Que h-de guiar-te  vitria. Chorus:  s armas! s armas! Sobre a terra, sobre o mar! s armas! s armas! Pela Ptria lutar! Contra os canhes marchar, marchar! Verse 2  Desfralda a invicta bandeira   luz viva do teu cu  Brade  Europa  terra inteira  Portugal no pereceu! Beija o solo teu jucundo  O oceano a rujir damor;  E o teu brao vencedor  Deu mundos novos ao mundo! Most read in Football Live Blog TRANSFER NEWS LIVE Lionel Messi to Inter Miami EXCLUSIVE, Spurs close in on Fonseca 'BLESSING IN DISGUISE' Ex-WWE star Lio Rush retires aged just 26 after horror injury PAUL OF DUTY Logan Paul calls out more stars after Miami showdown with Floyd Mayweather HERE WE GO AGAIN The fight between Lamar Odom and Aaron Carter explained 'SEE YOU LATER!' Everything to know about MLB sportscaster Bob Carpenter Pictured CAB CARTED OFF Angel Cabrera cuffed as golf icon is extradited to Argentina to face charges  Chorus:  s armas! s armas! Sobre a terra, sobre o mar! s armas! s armas! Pela Ptria lutar! Contra os canhes marchar, marchar! Verse 3  Saudai o sol que desponta  Sobre um ridente porvir;  Seja o eco duma afronta  O sinal de ressurgir. Rios dessa aurora forte  So como beijos de me  Que nos guardam, nos sustm,  Contra as injrias da sorte  Chorus:  s armas! s armas! Sobre a terra, sobre o mar! s armas! s armas! Pela Ptria lutar! Contra os canhes marchar, marchar! 2 Portugal have a tough group with France, Germany and Hungary Credit: Getty - Contributor   Follow ALL of the latest news and updates from Euro 2020 with our live blog  What are the lyrics in English  Verse 1  Heroes of the sea, noble race,  Valiant and immortal nation,  Rise up once again  The splendor of Portugal. Out of the mists of memory,  Oh Homeland, we hear the voices  Of your great forefathers  That shall lead you on to victory! Chorus:  To arms, to arms  On land and sea! To arms, to arms  To fight for our Homeland! To march against the enemy guns! Verse 2  Unfurl the unconquerable flag  In the bright light of your sky! Cry out all Europe and the world  That Portugal has not perished. Your happy land is kissed  By the Ocean that murmurs with love. And your conquering arm  Has given new worlds to the world! Chorus:  To arms, to arms  On land and sea! To arms, to arms  To fight for our Homeland! To march against the enemy guns! Verse 3  Salute the Sun that rises  On a smiling future:  Let the echo of an insult be  The signal for our revival. The rays of that powerful dawn  Are like a mothers kisses  That protect us and support us  Against the insults of fate. Chorus:  To arms, to arms  On land and sea! To arms, to arms  To fight for our Homeland! To march against the enemy guns!