The cool waters of the Euphrates flow, oy
Let me die, let me die, O sorrow! let me die, they flow coolly
O mother, they carried away my beloved! they are bloodthirsty and cruel
Let me die, let me die, they are bloodthirsty and cruel, how can I ever laugh again?
My young bride who didn't see the light of day, oy
Let me die, O sorrow! let me die, she's a young bride
Don't scold me, mother, my wound is deep
Let me die, my wound is deep, how can I ever laugh again?
From the Kömürhan Bridge you can see Harput
Let me die, O sorrow! let me die, I can see Harput
The cruel Euphrates came, O mother, the ovens destroy
Let me die, the ovens destroy, how can I ever laugh again?
Our friends are seated and mourn, oy
Let me die, O sorrow! let me die, they mourn, oy
Don't scold me mother, my wound is deep
Let me die, my wound is deep, how can I ever laugh again?