[Born at Zelazowa-Wola, near Warsaw, Poland—1809-1849.]

Though French blood flowed in Chopin's veins

His music was of Polish strains

As he was born in a Polish town,

Which for its name should win renown;

And Zelazowa-Wola stood

Above all cities great and good

In favor with great Chopin who

Was to his birthplace ever true.

When scarcely eight great Fame began