March 5, 1978 - December 4, 1982, version of the national anthem (collectively written lyrics, music composed by Nie Er)

Forward, people of heroes of all nationalities!

The great Communist Party leads us to continue the Long March!

Everyone is united in running towards a communist tomorrow

The heroic struggle to build the motherland and defend the motherland.

Forward! go ahead! go ahead!

We will hold high the banner of Mao Zedong and move forward for generations to come!

Hold high the flag of Mao Zedong and move forward!

Current version of the lyrics (music composed by Nie Er, lyrics written by Tian Han)

Get up! People who don’t want to be slaves!

Build our new Great Wall with our flesh and blood!

The Chinese nation has reached its most dangerous moment

Everyone is forced to make one last roar.

Get up! stand up! stand up! We are united

We brave enemy fire and move forward!

Brave the enemy's fire and move forward!

Forward! Forward, advance!

Extended information

Various versions of "March of the Volunteers"

1. "March of the Volunteers (Pure Music Version)" performed by the March of the Volunteers, this song is included in The album "20 Chinese Military March Songs" was released by Bailey Records on 1992-02-01. The album contains 20 songs.

2. "March of the Volunteers (Current Version)" sung by Dongfanghong Large Song and Dance Music. This song is included in the album "Dongfanghong - Large Song and Dance Music" and was released by Evergrande Music Company in 2017-10 -01, this album contains 25 songs.

3. "March of the Volunteers - Choral Version of the National Anthem of the People's Republic of China" sung by the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. This song is included in the album "The National Anthem of the People's Republic of China" , released by Seaman International Records on September 16, 1998. The album contains 14 songs.