In Cheng Mao-yun's life of over 50 years, in addition to composing the music for the National Anthem of the Republic of China, he dedicated his life to music education in China and was an indisputable pioneer of Chinese music education.
This article contains the full lyrics of the National Anthem of the Republic of China and a detailed explanation, along with a brief introduction to its historical background. The current version of the national anthem has been used since $1937$. The lyrics originated from the 'Premier's Admonition' delivered by Sun Yat-sen at the opening ceremony of the Whampoa Military Academy in $1924$. Due to the opening line being 'The Three Principles of the People,' it is also informally known as 'The Three Principles of the People Song.'