The Mourning

A moment of mourning the hero
Not only mourning his death but
Also celebrate his achievements.

Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara the ruler
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara the leader
Yet the fallen hero
Icon of truth, a man of his words
Wisdom in his heart.
Tolerance and perseverance

Mourning mourning mourning
Black and white the colours
National asset to rest in a national building
A public figure for his relentless service
The father of the land
The pioneer of the palace
The architect of independence
The guardian of the law
The manifesto of respect for human rights and the rule of law

Principles of democracy and good governance
The Gambia our motherland
Mourns the father of the land
The worldwide at large
Missed the solid innovative innovator
Protagonist Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara