There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababa
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababa
The ruler of the land
Which is far away
His name is King Sela**ie
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
The ruler of the land
Which is in the East
His name is King Sela**ie
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababba
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababba. Jah!
Babylon them
They want to take away
The Ark of the Covenant from ya
The Ark of the Covenant
Cannot be taken away
From Addis Ababa
Respect!
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababa
Here me when I say
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababa
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Ruler of Creation
His name is King Sela**ie
Mussolini tried to invade Ethiopia
But the Conqueror
His name is King Sela**ie
Rule and respect!
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababa
Chant with I and say
There is a land far far away
It's called Addis Ababa
Wonders of the world
The great River Nile
Is found there in Africa
The great treasure of Axum
Axum of Zion
Is found there in Africa