I became a soldier, but not out of pride.

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 forehead, ; He puts his cap on his mournful forehead, ; A thick tear falls on his horse's neck. ; ; Stars, stars, shine beautifully, ; Show the way to the Hungarian hussar.