Ballad

Good morning, little girl.

Song

1. Good morning, little girl, says the hunter. ; Good morning, little girl, where are you walking so early. ; Refr: In this forest, here in the thicket. ; ; 2. – I was going to pick strawberries, says the little girl, ; I was going to pick strawberries, come with me, handsome you... Read More

What happened to the county border?

Song

1. What happened on the border of Hont County, ; Ferenc Bíró's daughter named Margit, ; Ferenc Bíró's daughter named Margit, ; Who has no equal in the whole of Hont County. ; ; 2. Margitka was tempted by many young men, ; But the one who encouraged her the most was Little Imre; –... Read More

Son of János Török

Song

1. Son of János Török; Young János Török; His red shawl, ; Rose-colored, tulip-shaped. ; ; 2. Shining pure gold; His wedding ring. ; To the Treasured Klara; He is her groom. ; ; 3. They sing beautifully, ; The bridesmaids. ; They tie ; Green myrtle flowers into a wreath. ; ; 4. T... Read More

Across the Tisza to the border of Szentrei

Song

1. Across the Tisza to the border of Szendre, ; An old poplar tree is leafing itself out’. ; An old poplar tree is leafing itself out’. ; A shepherd boy is playing his flute beneath it. ; ; 2. The clock struck two after midnight, ; A shepherd boy crept into the castle. ; He looks... Read More

Across the Tisza River to the Szendrőd puszta

Song

1. Across the Tisza River into the Szendrőd puszta, ; A shepherd boy plays his flute to himself. ; A flute is heard at the window, ; Wake up, dignified young lady. ; ; 2. Baron Szendrőd's window is opened, ; A curly-haired brown girl looks out through it. ; In his sorrow, he sigh... Read More

Across the Tisza River to the Szendrőd puszta

Song

1. Across the Tisza River into the Szendrőd puszta, ; A shepherd boy plays his flute to himself. ; A flute is heard through the window, ; Wake up, the dignified young lady. ; ; 2. Baron Szendrő's window has opened, ; A black-eyed young lady looks out. ; The young lady sighs to he... Read More

Where is Imre Bogár going so fast?

Song

1. Where is Imre Bogár going so fast? ; Where is that foamy steed? ; Peti Sugár's daughter is getting married, ; I'm going to her wedding. ; ; 2. – If the horse is going to a wedding, ; What is that leaden whistle up there for? ; What is that mounted there for, ; In the saddle of... Read More

To the Mohács cemetery

Song

To the Mohács cemetery, ; Three little girls are walking in it. ; That's why they're walking in it, ; Their mother rests in it. ; ; Get up already, my mother, ; There's no one to worry about us. ; To comb our hair, ; To wash our faces nicely. ; ; Come, girls, to the church, ; Let... Read More

An orphan girl is crying outside in the cemetery

Song

An orphan girl is crying outside in the cemetery, ; She sits on her mother's grave, sorrowful in her heart. ; Because she has no father, no mother, ; Her comforter rests in the bowels of the earth. ; ; The Virgin Mary speaks to her from heaven, ; So that you may no longer mourn y... Read More

My daughter, my daughter, my daughter

Song

My daughter, my daughter, my daughter, ; I already know that well, ; The front of your skirt ; Is shorter than the back. ; ; I know, my mother, I know, ; It is cut to fit, ; The tailor did not cut it well, ; The seamstress did not sew it well. ; ; The tailor also cut it well, ; T... Read More