Kemegahan Negaraku (The Glory of My Country) was composed by Jimmy Boyle. James W. Boyle or better known as Jimmy Boyle was born in 1922 in Penang and received his early education at St. Xavier's Institution, Penang and later continued his education at Raffles Collage, Singapore . He later joined as an instructor at St. Xavier's Institution since 1946.
Jimmy Boyle later became composer and music composer for the Classical Saxophone Quartet of the NW University Brass Ensemble. His compositions have been played around the world through BBC radio shows and Voice of America, and have also garnered praise from renowned Jazz critics such as Jerry Muchigan and international Jazz musicians such as Charles Lloyd and Jack Teagarden.
The proudest moment for Jimmy Boyle was when his song was chosen to accompany the hoisting of the Malaysian flag for the first time on 31 August 1957, during the declaration of Malaysia's independence, as the song 'Negara Ku' was still in preparation. He also composed Malaysia's first jamboree song, Kemegahan Negara Ku , which was played at the proclamation of Malaysia in 1963.
Among his famous song compositions are Putera Puteri , Ingat Ingat , Jauh Jauh , Sungai Pahang , Rayuan Mesra , Bunga Negara and Chendering . He died in 1971, at the age of 49.
To download the easy alphanotes and chords sheet music, look here. Enjoy!
Lyrics
Selamatlah Malaysia
jaya
Negaraku yang kucintai
Seumurnya gagah perkasa
Kedaulatanmu ibu pertiwi
Malaysiaku maha perkasa
Negaraku indah murni
Selamatlah Malaysia raya
Negaraku yang kucintai
Peace Malaysia victorious
country, which I love
for the rest of valor
Kedaulatanmu motherland
Malaysia is mighty.
My country is beautiful and pure.
Congratulations, Malaysia
, my beloved country
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