After the fall of Paris in 1871 and many small countries were joining Germany, the national anthem was adopted. An National Anthem of German Empire. (1871-1918) This anthem is so similar to United Kingdom. See also: https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2811809 Next: https://planet.mblock.cc/project/3053083 Lyrics: Heil dir im Siegerkranz, Herrscher des Vaterlands! Heil, Kaiser, dir! Fühl in des Thrones Glanz Die hohe Wonne ganz, Liebling des Volks zu sein! Heil Kaiser, dir!