Юлия Щербакова - Над рекою
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High above the river, upon the hill,
Stands a tower, bright and tall.
There, a maiden—oh, at dawn’s first thrill—
Embroiders a silken shawl.
Oh, the river flows and winds its way,
Gleaming like a ribbon blue;
And the maiden sings a joyful lay,
Yet for her beloved, she pines anew.
Oh, within the round dance, beneath the moon,
Two young hearts did meet;
They lit up like the golden dawn at noon,
And love was kindled, pure and sweet.
Oh, upon the hillock by the stream,
The nightingale trills a melody divine:
"Come, my beloved—fulfill my dream—
And claim this beauty as your bride!"
The willow tree has loosed her long, flowing braid—
Oh, above the river, in the quiet air—
A suitor rides! Through the sunlit glade,
To woo the maiden in his native land so fair.
Oh, the accordion plays, its music overflowing;
A song flows through the village like a stream;
Whoever hears it feels their heart a-glowing
With love’s warm spark—a radiant dream.
Oh, upon the hillock by the stream,
The nightingale trills a melody divine:
"Come, my beloved—fulfill my dream—
And claim this beauty as your bride!"
Hey, make merry, people, while your youth remains!
Sing and dance while the soul is still alive!
Let love flow out across the lands and plains,
Like the lacy ripples of a river in the spring!
Like the lacy ripples of a river in the spring!