Soldier's Song

I am a soldier of Lajos Kossuth

Singing

1. I am a soldier of Lajos Kossuth, ; I carry a bayonet on my side, ; The handle of my bayonet is just a rosewood, ; The name of Lajos Kossuth is written on it. ; ; 2. I am a soldier of Lajos Kossuth, ; Let the wind blow the national banner, ; That is written on the side of the b... Read More

I am a soldier of the Republic.

Singing

1. I am a soldier of the Republic, ; My little scepter shines at my side, ; The handle of my little scepter is a red rose, ; My lover's name is written on it. ; ; 2. Why should I wait for Saturday night, ; If my baby doesn't come to comfort me, ; I comfort myself as best I can, ;... Read More

Judge judge come on you dog judge

Singing

1. Judge, judge, oh you dog judge, ; Let the raven dig out your two eyes, ; I never sinned against the dog, ; Yet I am an enlisted soldier. ; ; 2. The top of the rose tree bowed, ; The brim of my dove's hat, ; Do you hear what the little bird says? ; Wish me well, my true love. ;... Read More

My mother, who is the hussar if not me?

Singing

1. My mother, who is the hussar if not me, ; Who will saddle the horse if not me, ; Whoever is a hussar, saddle his horse, ; Whoever is a buck, lace up his boots. ; ; 2. The hussar is handsome when he mounts his horse, ; He ties his shiny sword to his side, ; From there he watche... Read More

The boys are already in a row

Singing

1. The young men are going to the draft, ; The rich are just like the poor, ; A rich young man is being drafted, a poor young man is being drafted, ; The poor young man is mourning his homeland. ; ; 2. The barracks in Angyalföld are on a hill, ; My baby's red skirt is visible the... Read More

They say my pigeon doesn't like me.

Singing

1. they say my dove doesn't love me, ; I won't even cut my curly hair, ; I'm more ready to cut my curly hair, ; Like a little angel to part with you. ; ; 2. They say I won't be my baby's, ; But I certainly won't be someone else's. ; I'll show the world the way I am, ; I'll be the... Read More

A little bird landed on a dry branch

Singing

1. A little bird landed on a dry branch, ; Don't grieve my heart, brown girl, ; Don't grieve, because I'm going to the battlefield, ; A Romanian bullet pierces my heart. ; ; 2. They'll only visit me in Nitra, ; There I'll walk in front of the doctor, ; –, Doctor, don't visit me t... Read More

They're already recruiting us with ropes

Singing

1. They are already recruiting us with ropes, ; They grab the poor lad by force, ; They tie both his hands behind his back with ropes, ; They are then escorting him into Nitra with a gun. ; ; 2. It is already morning, the stars are shining, ; A hired lad is wandering in the villa... Read More

A golden fountain in my courtyard

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1. In my yard is a golden well, a golden well, ; A golden duck, a golden goose bathes in it, ; The golden goose stutters that my baby is a soldier, ; That my baby will be a soldier for three years. ; ; 2. I am not allowed to enter the forbidden place, ; I am not allowed to hug so... Read More

I became a soldier, but not out of pride.

Singing

1. I became a soldier, but not out of pride, ; I serve the emperor, not out of necessity, ; He gives me clothes, a linen shirt, linen trousers, ; Under me a horse's saddle, beautiful spurred boots. ; ; 2. When the hussar mounts his red horse, ; He puts his cap on his mournful for... Read More