ae dost bahadur dost mere
tum aam nahi koi khas ho tum
dil dosti ka vishwas ho tum
kaun ho, aakhir kaun ho tum

ye raja hai raja, humara kapi
balwan raja kapi
kurban hai praja ke liye
meharban raja kapi
ye raja hai raja, humara kapi
balwan raja kapi
kurban hai praja ke liye
meharban raja kapi
vsulo se kabhi na hata
insaaf se na chuka kabhi
neta bhi, sathi bhi, rahbar guru
dayawan raja kapi
ae dost bahadur dost mere
hai sach mahan ek raja ho tum
hum shish niwate hai apna
rajao ke raja ho tum

O, friend, valiant friend, my own,
You are no common thing, uniquely sown.
You are the heart's embrace, friendship's might,
Who are you, then, in the fading light?

He is the king, our monkey king,
A mighty ruler, joy to bring.
For his people, he will sacrifice,
Merciful king, beyond all price.
He is the king, our monkey king,
A mighty ruler, joy to bring.
For his people, he will sacrifice,
Merciful king, beyond all price.
From principles, he'd never stray,
Justice, he sought in every way.
A leader true, a comrade near,
A guide, a guru, banishing fear.
Compassionate king, a gentle hand,
O, friend, valiant, understand,
Truly a king, of glorious name,
We bow our heads, and sing your fame.
King of all kings, in endless sway.