Thoughts of my own come back to me at night
Memories of childhood scented like never before
I remember my school, my street, the city 
And the songs I sang by Trenet or Ferrat
Sweet France, dear country of childhood
You cradled me with hope and I took you into my heart
My home that calmly awaited us
Every evening we dreamed without the shadow of a fear'
I love you and I dedicate this song to you
I love you in joy and in pain'
Sweet France, dear country of childhood
You have cradled me with hope and I have taken you into my heart
Today I go around the world under a thousand blue skies
It is enchanting and round from Venice to Tombouctou
But my dearest memories all come from you
From your green landscapes, your villages, your cafés
Sweet France, dear childhood country
You cradled me with hope and I took you into my heart
My home that calmly awaited us
And my mother smiled without the shadow of fear'
I love you and I dedicate this song to you
I love you in joy and in pain'
Sweet France, dear country of childhood
You cradled me with hope and I took you into my heart'
Yes I took you into my heart'