As Rurik fought in Novgorod Askod and Dyr they went on To build a town on Dnepr's banks To rise mighty and strong
Look out friends there she lies In the days fading light The mighty city of the Rus In all her beauty and pride
[Chorus:] Rising mighty and tall The castle guarding your walls On Dnepr's shores you stand The river's rule you defend Oh Kiew Kiew Never to fall Kiew Kiew
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There's taverns plenty mugs of beer Ladies give inviting smiles Just what we need After weeks on the sea And we enjoy it all for a while
Many stories we hear About the rapids ahead Treacherous and mean like Loki's child Taking the lives of many man As Ymir angry and wild