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PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California. |
Zemer Atik or Nigun Atik
(An Ancient Song)
This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Israeli song "Zemer Atik", which is often used for folk dancing. Also included is a transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like. The song title is sometimes spelled as "Zimmer Atek", and sometimes the song is referred to by the title "Nigun Atik".
Lyrics: M. Kashtan
Music: Amitai Ne'eman
Listen to MP3 Clips of This Song
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From the CD Authentic Israeli Folk Songs & Dances on Flute, Guitar, & Drums (appears on track list as "Nigun a Tik") |
Lyrics
Hebrew Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Od nashuva el nigun atik | Again we return to the ancient song |
| Vehazemer ye'if v'yer'erav | And the melody will linger on |
| Od gav'a m'shumar nashik, nashik | When we raise our glasses with a friend |
| Alzei einayim v'eivav | Our eyes will be as bright as our hearts |
| Tovu, tovu ohaleinu | How good, how good are our tents |
| Ki machol hiftzi'a | Because there's dancing there |
| Tovu, tovu ohaleinu | How good, how good are our tents |
| Od nashuva el nigun atik | Still we will return to the ancient song |
Where to Get Recordings of this Song
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CD Title: Authentic Israeli Folk Songs and Dances on Flute, Guitar, & Drums Amazon Store: |
About the Translator
Many thanks to Shoshana for providing this translation for this web site!!