Ernst Thlmann he was out in front
His fist was raised to strike them
Brigades were growing thick and fast
To take the battle forward
The Flag was red and the fight was on
For our sturdy Comrade Thlmann
Raise your fist!

Sound the alarm! The phony court
Has sentenced him to perish
But when the people of the world
Rise up to liberation
We'll snatch the axe that falls on him
For our sturdy comrade Thlmann
Raise your fist!

Dimitrov was in just this spot
The traitors thought they had him
But news was spread at lightning speed
And world opinion freed him
The world awakes, indignation flames
For our sturdy comrade Thlmann
Raise your fist!