Verse 1
City gate, city gate, how high do you stand?
Thirty-six zhang high, grand and grand.
Ride a white horse, carry a sword,
Knock on the gate, one two three chord.
Spring wind blows, flowers sway,
Butterflies fly all the way.
Little birds sing, happy and gay,
Sunshine shines on my clothes all day.
Verse 2
By the wall, green grass grows,
Dewdrops shine, row on row.
Little feet splash water light,
Laughter fills the street so bright.
Clap one, clap two, hand in hand,
Chasing butterflies across the land.
Running and laughing, free and bold,
Spring breeze kisses cheek, so warm and cold.
Chorus
City gate, high and high,
Can’t stop our joy, reaching the sky.
Little steps run in spring sunshine,
Happiness flies, all the time.
Ride a white horse, wave my sword,
Courage fills my heart, my dear lord.
Knock on spring’s gate, open it wide,
The whole world shines, clear and bright.
Verse 3
Willow branches sprout new leaves green,
Swallows fly through spring scene.
Little pinwheel goes round and round,
Shadows stretch long on the ground.
You chase me, I chase you,
Our clothes fly high, fresh and new.
Spring wind brings flowers’ sweet smell,
My heart is warm, all is well.
Outro
City gate, city gate, how high do you stand?
Thirty-six zhang high, grand and grand.
Ride a white horse, carry a sword,
Spring wind knocks on the gate, my dear