Soldier's Song

My mother, if only I had known

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1. My mother, if I had known, ; How difficult the fate of a soldier is, ; I would have escaped to America. ; I would not be locked up in solitary confinement now. ; ; 2. Here I sit on the hard bunk, ; Like a shower, my tears fall one after another, ; I sigh, but not even God hear... Read More

The large barracks of Bistrița have a tin roof

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1. The big barracks of Biszterce have a tin roof, ; The peony leaf leans on it, ; Come, beetle, pinch off its leaf, ; Don't break it, it will break the top of my copper pickaxe. ; ; 2. A little girl with dark eyes and blonde hair walked out into the little garden, ; She picked a ... Read More

There is no rose, there is no rose, only its dry leaves

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1. There is no rose, there is no rose, only its dry leaf, ; I have no lover, no lover, the evening has dissuaded me, ; Dissuaded me, dissuaded me, don't love me, never me, ; I am poor, I have no wealth, don't love me. ; ; 2. The wind is playing, the wind is playing with the fig t... Read More

The whole world calls me a wanderer

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1. The whole world calls me a wanderer, ; Because the lily of the valley has not withered at my kalpo; Hello, dog world, take your mouth off me, ; I'm going to be a soldier, someone else will hold my baby. ; ; 2. They are looking for, they are looking for my baptismal certificate... Read More

Belgrade, Belgrade

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1. Belgrade, Belgrade; Cursed Belgrade. ; But many a sweet mother; Cursed her. ; ; 2. The gate of Belgrade; Is painted with blood. ; But many a sweet mother; Her son was there waiting. Read More

Even a soldier has a good mood, even a soldier has a good mood

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1. Soldiers are in a good mood, soldiers are in a good mood, ; The first of October has not yet come. ; But many little girls are turning their heads, ; Why are they taking away the happy darling of their hearts. ; ; 2. Rain is falling gently on the high barracks walls, ; The sto... Read More

Tavern tavern tavern open tavern

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1. Inn, inn, open inn, ; Three reservists are having fun there. ; None of them have any problems, ; They are probably going home for freedom. ; ; 2. The gendarme corporal arrives, ; He asks who the innkeeper is. ; The innkeeper's daughter answers: ; Old bucks are going on freedom... Read More

Sergeant enters the room.

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1. Sergeant enters the room, ; He visits the beds one by one. ; This row is also an old bunk bed, ; This one will also be empty soon. ; ; 2. Sergeant, I wish you all the best, ; I will no longer report. ; I pocket my discharge book, ; From now on, my life will be civilian. ; ; 8.... Read More

At the Prague train station

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1. At the Prague railway station, ; Three steamers are standing on the tracks. ; Alas, the first one has a chimney of smoke, ; It will take you to the battlefield of Slovensko. Read More

The letter with the black seal has arrived.

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1. The letter with the black seal has arrived, ; Here is the musket with a hundred thousand men. ; With three hundred cannons it stands on the battlefield, ; Thus I, my seven beloved ones, march away. Read More