Original lyrics for the later-to-be Anthem of Ukraine were written by Pavlo Chubynsky in 1862. Music by Mykhailo Verbytsky who wrote it next year in 1863. Original lyrics mention a number of Ukrainian historical Hetmans and speaks unfavourably about moscow rule.

Ukraine adopted the music as the official Anthem of Ukraine in 1992. The lyrics, however, have been partially rewritten and in 2003 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the first verse of the song as the official anthem.

This upload contains the full draft of the rewritten lyrics.