Vígan élek [English translation]

A pretty girl danced among the trees

I watched how she easily turned

I could see the bottom of her skirt during the dance

And I felt like I was melting

Refrain: 2x

Life is beautiful! Life is beautiful!

I live merrily! I live merrily!

Hollé hollé hollé hollé ó ó ó!

I crept behind the girl at night,

Her window was wide open.

I climbed up, I laid next to her,

The suspenders dragged me up and down.

Refrain: 2x

Life is beautiful! Life is beautiful!

I live merrily! I live merrily!

Hollé hollé hollé hollé ó ó ó!

One month later, the girl's father came,

He was a big footed man.

I hid in the pantry under the turtle,

But he pinched my neck and questioned me.

What is your intention, you child?

Do you have a profession, workplace?

How will you support your family?

All I said in response was:

Calmly give me your blessing,

Leave the rest to me, there won't be any problems here.

Refrain: 2x

Life is beautiful! Life is beautiful!

I live merrily! I live merrily!

Hollé hollé hollé hollé ó ó ó!

He came to the bachelor party handcuffed

Cheap wine, the sound of the accordion.

I am happy, because life is long

And how I got it was good enough for me.

Refrain: 4x

Life is beautiful! Life is beautiful!

I live merrily! I live merrily!

Hollé hollé hollé hollé ó ó ó!