As the great war is over and lost He's been wounded in war, he returns with awards Into battle again far from home From a far distant land, our Marshal command.
Home, siblings sent to their death His wife payed the ultimate price Still, as the war rages on You are our guide
Far, far from the fame Far, far away from the fame But we still remember your name Karel Janousek We mourn the day that you died So be our guide, Czechoslovakia's pride
When the war has been fought and been won Our Marshal returns, to be thrown into jail Facing torture and years behind bars When he's finally back, life in ivory black