He’s Dead Is Master Meat

Πέθαν’ ο Κρέας

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Carnival Songs

Lyrics

He’s dead, o mother dear, he’s dead, he’s dead is Master Meat,
he’s dead is Master Meat, he’s dead, and Master Cheese is dying.

Now Master Leek lifts up his tail and Master Onion his beard,
and Mistress Chard, that saucy Chard, sits upon the rim,
all ready for the pot.

Translated by John Leatham

Original Lyrics

Πέθαν’ ο Κρέας

Πέθα-, μάνα μ’, πέθα- πέθαν’ ο Κρέας, πέθανε·
πέθαν’ ο Κρέας, πέθανε, ψυχομαχάει κι ο Τύρος.

Σηκώνει ο Πράσος την ουρά κι ο Κρέμμυδας τα γένια,
κι η Βρούβα, η παλιόβρουβα, στέκεται στην καβάλα
να πέσει στην τσουκάλα.

Category: Carnival Song
Rhythm: 4 beats
Dance: Syrtos
Duration: 03:09

Recording information

Live recording from 1994 at the taverna “To Monastiri” in Athens. Based on Simon Karas’ recording which belongs to the Association for the Dissemination of Greek National Music.

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