Doge

Doge tell me about your secret

Your legend was born so long ago

From the ancient families

Primus inter pares

Symbol of aristocracy

You're not a weight for the poor

Notary of your people

When the reign is in peace you're a supreme judge

You sit at the head of town's councils

But in times of war you command all the fleet

And lead venice army to victory

Doge leader of the church of saint marc

Religious independence reigns in town

Protect many persecuted

From the roman power

Elected from a true council

Represents us until his death

To other royals

From your golden ship you throw the ring into the sea

In the ascension day we celebrate our domain

With this sacred rite you marry us to the sea

And this legacy will be repeated every spring

He is our lord the dux if you like

He's elected by our major council

Now the time has come and you are crowned

On the giant's scale of the ducal home