[Chorus] There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababa There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababa
[Verse 1] The ruler of the land Which is far away His name is King Selassie King of Kings and Lord of Lords The ruler of the land Which is in the East His name is King Selassie
[Chorus] There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababba There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababba. Jah!
[Verse 2] Babylon them They want to take away The Ark of the Covenant from ya The Ark of the Covenant Cannot be taken away From Addis Ababa Respect!
[Chorus] There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababa Hear me when I say There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababa
[Verse 3] King of Kings and Lord of Lords Ruler of Creation His name is King Selassie Mussolini tried to invade Ethiopia But the Conqueror His name is King Selassie Rule and respect!
[Chorus ] There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababa Chant with I and say There is a land far far away It's called Addis Ababa
[Outro] Wonders of the world The great River Nile Is found there in Africa The great treasure of Axum Axum of Zion Is found there in Africa