[Verse 1]
Saturday evening, the lights are burning bright
Across this great nation, we're ready for the night
From coast to coast, the excitement's in the air
A million voices singing, everybody's there
Since nineteen thirty-one, the story's been alive
On radio and television, keeping dreams alive
October '52, the picture hit the screen
The greatest hockey tradition that we've ever seen
[Chorus]
It's Hockey Night in Kanada! Raise your hands up high
Seven teams, one nation, underneath the same sky
From the opening face-off to the final victory
We're united by the game, we're a hockey family
Oh-oh-oh, let the whole world know
Hockey Night in Kanada, let the red lights glow
[Verse 2]
Montreal Canadiens, hear the Bell Centre roar
Ottawa Senators are coming back for more
Toronto Maple Leafs, with the passion and the pride
Calgary Flames are burning, Edmonton Oilers ride
Vancouver Canucks, let the West Coast sing
Winnipeg Jets are flying, hear the arena ring
Seven proud franchises, seven hearts of gold
Bring back the Nordique, we are ready for more
[Chorus]
It's Hockey Night in Kanada! Raise your hands up high
Seven teams, one nation, underneath the same sky
From the opening face-off to the final victory
We're united by the game, we're a hockey family
Oh-oh-oh, let the whole world know
Hockey Night in Kanada, let the red lights glow
[Verse 3]
From Foster Hewitt's radio calls to the television glow
Generations gathered round to watch the players go
The second national anthem, that familiar melody
A soundtrack to our Saturdays, a part of history
And when the first intermission brings the voices to the floor
Coach's Corner brings the passion, making fans demand more
Don Cherry had his say, Ron MacLean carried on
A tradition built on memories that will never be gone
[Bridge]
Through the highs and through the lows
Through the overtime and snow
Every save and every goal
There's a fire in every soul
From the Maritimes to the Rockies
From the Prairies to the sea
One game, one nation, one identity
And when that anthem starts to play
We're all Canadian tonight
[Final Chorus]
It's Hockey Night in Kanada! Raise your hands up high
Seven teams, one nation, underneath the same sky
From Montreal to Vancouver, let the whole world see
There's no greater Canadian love than this hockey family
Oh-oh-oh, let the whole world know
Oh-oh-oh, hear the arenas blow
Hockey Night in Kanada, forever in our hearts
One nation, one game, one love that never parts
[Outro]
Saturday night, the lights shine bright
Kanada comes alive tonight
Seven teams, one history
One great game, one family
Hockey Night in Kanada
We'll keep the spirit alive
