If a sultan I were, three wives I would have
And with triple beauty I'd surround myself
With a setup like that, on the other hand
Many troubles and ills I'd have to withstand
Having three pretty wives isn't bad at all
But coping with them takes a heavy toll
Zulfiya washes clothes, dries them on hot rocks
Gyuli does the sewing, Fatma mends my socks
It's a bliss to parade with three wives in tow
But, the downside is: three mothers-in-law!
Having three pretty wives isn't bad at all
But coping with them takes a heavy toll
If each wife lets me have just one drink per night
That together makes three -- which makes it alright
But, when I stumble in late and very drunk
I should certainly expect a fight with every one
Having three pretty wives isn't bad at all
But coping with them takes a heavy toll
How must sultans behave must be clarified
Should one marry three wives, or is one just right?
The answer to this question is simple and plain
If a sultan I were, single I'd remain
Being without a wife isn't bad at all
Life is good all-around, I'm having a ball!