Ardeal [English translation]

It happened just like that, from a while ago

Iancu walked again in Ardeal,

Passing by musing, on his horse

Carryng his pistols in his waistband.

He was still young, a lad

And he had a gentle smile on his face,

And eyes full of yerning

Burning on his saint like face.

(Refrain:)

Fires are lit from hill to hill

And our country's sky is clean

When Iancu Avram passes by

Musing, in Ardeal.

He stopped from time to time

To listen motionless

To the rustling of the forests in the wind

That came in his direction like a sigh.

Leafs were falling before him

Waving gently,

And they turned into gold,

And the grass was turning into silver.

(Refrain)

Birch trees - lighted candles-

Were burning in a rustling tremble,

For him to have a safer way

And a more fragrant air.

And his moții, crying overflowed by feelings,

From the mountains and plains

Were coming to see alive

Their always young ruller.

(Refrain)