Marcha de Zacatecas
# Marcha de Zacatecas

The "Marcha de Zacatecas" (English: "March of Zacatecas") is a Mexican patriotic song that serves as the regional anthem of the Mexican state of Zacatecas.

## History

In 1891, in a family gathering at the home of Fernando Villalpando, there was a bet between Villapando and Genaro Codina, which consisted of writing a military march. The winner would dedicate the song to the then Governor of the State of Zacatecas, General Jesús Aréchiga.

That same year, both the Codina and the Villalpando compositions were submitted to a jury composed of friends and relatives, who gave the victory to the song of Genaro Codina. The original title was "Marcha Aréchiga", to be dedicated to the governor Arechiga, but he suggested that the name be changed to March of Zacatecas.

The song was premiered in the Hidalgo garden, in the city of Zacatecas, for a serenade of the Municipal Band, directed by Fernando Villalpando, which has the merit of the music; that is where the song earned the title of "Himno Regional de Zacatecas" (English: Regional Anthem of Zacatecas).

Via "Zacatecas March" Codina influenced many other compositions, including "Washington and Lee Swing" (q.v.).

## Lyrics

Complete version:.

| Coro: Prestos estad a combatir Oid llamad, suena el clarín Las armas pronto preparad Y la victoria disputad. | Chorus: Be ready to fight Hear the call, the bugle sounds Prepare the weapons quickly And strive for victory. |
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| Prestos estad, suena el clarín Anuncia la próxima lid Vibrando está su clamor Marchemos con gran valor. | Be ready, the bugle sounds It announces the next fight Vibrating is its clamor Let us march with great bravery. |
| Estrofa I: Sí, a la lidia marchemos Que es hora ya de combatir con gran valor Con fiero ardor hasta morir Hasta morir o hasta vencer. | Stanza I: Yes, let us march to the fight As it is now time to fight with great courage With all our might until the death To death or to victory. |
| Estrofa II y V: Como huracán que en su furor Las olas rompen en el mar Con rudo empuje y con valor Sobre las huestes avanzad. | Stanza II and V: As a hurricane in its fury The waves breaking on the sea With impetuous drive and with bravery Move forward on the enemy. |
| Estrofa III y VI: No os detengáis, no hay temor Pronto el ataque apresurad Guerra sin tregua al invasor Viva la Patria y la libertad Viva la libertad, viva Viva la libertad, viva Que viva sí, viva. | Stanza III and VI: Don't stop, no fear Soon hurry the attack War without truce against the invader Long live the Fatherland and Freedom Long live freedom, long live Long live freedom, long live Long live yes, long live. |
| Estrofa IV: Oh, Patria mía Tu hermoso pabellón Siempre sabremos Llevarlo con honor. | Stanza IV: Oh my Fatherland Your beautiful flag We always will Carry it with honor. |
