Haiti Cherie

Haiti Cherie says Haiti is my beloved land
 Oh, I never knew that I have to leave you to understand
 Just how much I miss the gallant Citadel
 Where days long ago, brave men served this country well
 Where sun is bright or evening with soft moonlight
 A shading tree, Creole maiden for company
 A gentle breeze, a warm caress if you please
 Work, laughter and play, yes, we'll always be this way
 Haiti Cherie says Haiti is my beloved land
 Oh, I never knew that I have to leave you to understand
 Just how much I miss the gallant Citadel
 Where days long ago, brave men served this country well
 Haiti Cherie, now I've returned to your soil so dear
 Let me hear again the things that give music to my ear
 The shepherd's horn that welcomes the rising morn'
 When roads overflow as crowds to island market go
 Where sun is bright or evenings with soft moonlight
 A shading tree, Creole maiden for company
 A gentle breeze, a warm caress if you please
 Work, laughter and play, yes, we'll always be this way