Translation of the song 中国少年儿童队/先锋队队歌 artist Unknown artist (Chinese)

我们新中国的儿童

We the children of New China1

我们新少年的先锋

We the pioneers of new generation

团结起来继承着革命的传统

unite and carry on the traditions of revolution

不怕艰难不怕担子重

not afraid of hardships or burdens

为了新中国的建设而奋斗

Strive for the construction of New China

学习伟大的领袖毛泽东

Learn from our Great Leader Mao Zedong

毛泽东新中国的太阳

Mao Zedong is the sun of New China

开辟了新中国的方向

who pointed out the path for New China

黑暗势力已从全中国扫荡

The evil powers have been wiped out of China

红旗招展前途无限量

The red flag flutters and the future is promising

为了新中国的建设而奋斗

Strive for the construction of New China

勇敢前进前进跟着共产党

Follow the Communist Party of China and forge ahead

我们要拥护青年团

We will advocate the Youth League

准备着参加青年团

and be ready to join the Youth League

我们全体要努力学习和锻炼

All of us will study hard and exercise hard

走向光辉灿烂的明天

to welcome the bright and hopeful future

为了新中国的建设而奋斗

Strive for the construction of New China

战斗在民主阵营

Fight on the front line

最前线

of democracy