Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

New flower

You new flower

Is Addis Ababa

Built by His Majesty

Emperor Menilek number 2

And his wife Empress Taitu

From Ankober to Entoto

Capital of Shewa it did go

But there was no wood

No water

Addis Ababa

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You new flower

Is Addis Ababa

Until they found that mineral spring 

Down in the Valley of Filwoha

Where the royal and nobility love to be

Everyone start come around

Menilek built up the palace grounds

Plenty eucalyptus trees

So green

Addis Ababa

New flower

You new flower

Is Addis Ababa

It was His Majesty

Emperor Haile I Selassie I the First

Re-established Jah kingdom

Headquarters of the OAU

And the African Union

Council of Oriental Orthodox Churches too

Addis Ababa

New flower

You new flower

Is Addis Ababa