My dear mother, but it might be bad for you.

1. My dear, dear mother, but it may be bad for you, ; Her dear son is being taken to be a soldier. ; Late at night she polishes his boots, ; At night she teaches her baby to kiss in pairs. ; ; 2. My dear, dear mother, I have no lover, ; Who will wash my handkerchief white? ; Wash it, mother, let it be as white as snow, ; The whistle is still blowing, the music is already heard. ; ; 3. My dear, dear mother, if you want to visit me, ; Come out to the border of Romania. ; You will find yourself under a rosebush, ; My dear, dear mother, you can cry yourself to sleep.