In January 2008, new lyrics to the Spanish national anthem, La Marcha Real, were revealed. The Spanish national anthem had been lyric-less since the death of dictator General Franco in the 1970s. But when the Spanish Olympic Committee heard fans of the English soccer team Liverpool FC sing the club's anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone', it was decided that Spain too should have lyrics to its national anthem.

However, many Spaniards have ridiculed the idea and the lyrics never caught on.

See also:

• Oldest lyrics to Spanish national anthem
• Spanish national anthem lyrics under Alfonso XIII
• Spanish national anthem lyrics under Franco
• 2008 Spanish national anthem lyrics (in English)

Lyrics to the Spanish National Anthem

¡Viva España!
Cantemos todos juntos
con distinta voz
y un solo corazón.
¡Viva España!
Desde los verdes valles
al inmenso mar,
un himno e hermandad.
Ama a la Patria
pues sabe abrazar,
bajo su cielo azul,
pueblos en libertad.
Gloria a los hijos
que a la Historia dan
justicia y grandeza
democracia y paz.

See also:

• Oldest lyrics to Spanish national anthem
• Spanish national anthem lyrics under Alfonso XIII
• Spanish national anthem lyrics under Franco
• 2008 Spanish national anthem lyrics (in English)