I Am Filled with Courage and Strength
Song from the Revolutionary Opera, "The Red Lantern" with Piano Accompaniment, 1970.
Vocals: Qian Haoliang Piano music: Yin Chengzong

[Li Yuhe: Thank you, ma!]

I drink this wine you give me at parting, ma,
I'm filled with courage and strength.
Hatoyama invites me to a "friendly" feast,
Well, I can manage even a thousand cups.
This is stormy, treacherous weather,
Ma, these changes always keep in mind.
Watch the weather, Tiemei,
When you are selling your wares;
Remember well all accounts.
Beware of curs lurking outside
When you are feeling drowsy;
Listen for the magpie's lucky cry
When you are feeling low.
You must run errands for the family,
Share your granny's burdens and woe.

View a video clip from The Red Lantern.