Fortín Toledo

Hey, my friend, let me tell you
About the Fortín Toledo fight
Those brave souls stood their ground
Like a kid who just lost his way
February 23rd, it all began
They bombed our position hard
And while the cannon fired away
Five planes came down on us

Watch out for the bombs, they’re coming
Through the field, like a wild storm
Paraguay’s kids won’t back down
And we’re standing strong, just like before
Big frogs croaking all around
They’re making noise and causing chaos
If they mess up, they’ll get caught
In the crossfire of those brave souls

Fortín Toledo, glory of glory
Where Paraguay stood its ground
Defending its rightful claim, its sovereignty
Paraguayans, we will overcome!

Fortín Toledo, glory of glory
Commander Ayala, hero and defender
A thousand times, the glory is yours
You are victory, strength, and courage

The next day, two in the afternoon
The riflemen were firing away
5th Regiment and Piribebuy
Like two lions, they held their ground
Cannon 105 was roaring loud
They were ready and charging forth
Hand me over to the Bolivians
Paraguay’s gift, let’s go for it

And meanwhile, in the backlines
Valois Rivarola is like San Martín
In a single leap at Cerro Corá
A surprise attack, they’re coming in
They’re pushing hard, no holding back
Big frogs, light on their feet
Colonel Quintela and his division
They won’t stop, not even for a second

In the rear of the Bolivians
Jakare Valija is on the move
Lieutenant Ibáñez with a big document
With 20 soldiers, they’re ready to strike

Fortín Toledo, glory of glory
Commander Ayala, hero and defender
A thousand times, the glory is yours
You are victory, strength, and courage.