1. We have a singer whose voice
Often wanders lost in themes
١. لنا مغَنٍّ صوتُهُ
يكثُرُ في التِّيهِ أبازيرُهُ
2. I asked for a tune but his nature refused
And I asked for a rhythm but his strings refused
٢. طلبْتُ لَحناً فأبى طبعُهُ
ورُمتُ ضَرباً فأبى زيرُهُ