Watching the crowd through the window Looking down on the streets that I love The city's rising and growing We are blessed to reside in this town As I'm hearing the sounds of the harbor Where our sailors and traders call I imagine the way of the workers Through the anguish they still stand tall As I'm making my way to the centre Morning birds in the park sing along In all their sweet subtle splendor Seems we all are in love with their song And the prince, lords and emperor Embrace the merchants' houses (if only you were here) In the heart of Amsterdam (here in the heart of Amsterdam) Around the town hall Proud people crowd the alleys (if only you were here) In the heart of Amsterdam I cross the canals' tiny bridges Where I pause to absorb city life From the poor to the richest Exotic foreigners passing me by I'm in awe of the beautiful paintings Can't believe that Rembrandt's here As the seasons are changing He'll immortalize all we hold dear May we write, search and discover May we craft, philosophize To guide and to govern Build our future eternal and bright Strolling along down the alleys This is home, this is where I belong Scent of fresh salted sea breeze I'll be here ‘till the last teardrop falls