Vi ere en Nation, vi med

Vi ere en Nation, vi med (English: We are a nation, we as well) is a poem written by Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland, first published in 1841. Adapted as the lyrics of the Patriotic song "Smaagutternes Nationalsang,(English: National Song), the text express a desire that Norwegian Constitution Day also should be a day for the children. The most commonly used melody for the song might have been written by French Classical-period composer, André Grétry, but this has not been confirmed.

Other sources

 * Flom, George T. Scandinavian Studies and Notes (General Books LLC. 2012)) ISBN 978-1154257687
 * Grøndahl, Illit Henrik Wergeland, the Norwegian poet (BiblioBazaar, 2009) ISBN 978-1115014830

Other Reading
(In Norwegian)
 * Koht, Halvdan Henrik Wergeland (BiblioBazaar. 2009) ISBN 978-1117397245
 * Seip, Karl En liten visebok for hjemmet (Oslo: Aschehoug. 1929)
 * Ustvedt, Yngvar Henrik Wergeland: en biografi (Tiden Norsk Forlag. 1975) ISBN 978-8210010811