1. I had a friend, may God sanctify his soul
Who was generous and kind
١. وَلي صاحِبٌ لا قَدَّسَ اللَهُ روحَهُ
وَكانَ مِنَ الخَيراتِ غَيرَ قَريبِ
2. I dined with him once in misery
Oh what a difficult day that was for me
٢. أَكَلتُ عَصيراً عِندَهُ في مَضيرَةٍ
فَيا لَكَ مِن يَومٍ عَلَيَّ عَصيبِ