SAGADA HYMN (words and music by Dennis Faustino)

English Version

Beyond those traveled hills of the north
Lies my home, all laden with pine
Amidst the soft and silken touch
Of morning mist, I lay my face before thy shrine.

My thanks to thee, my love dressed in green
My paradise unforseen
My thanks to thee who spawned my life
Sagada, Sagada will always be mine.

In you, I will give
My life, I will live
With you, I will share
All my life, without care.


Kankanay Version

Isnan ad-adaw'y bilbilig
Isdi nani-itaw ay tet-ewa
Kaneg isnan kankanaenda
Ay shangri-la
Men lowalo-ak ken sika.

Ken sika, mamatiyak
Isnan biag, matagowak
Ken sik-a, maki bingayak
Mid bale na isna kuwak.