The Sounds of the Chains

Όσο βαρούν τα σίδερα

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Original Lyrics

Όσο βαρούν τα σίδερα

Όσο βαρούν τα σίδερα βαρούν τα μαύρα ρούχα
γιατί τα φόρεσα κι εγώ για μια ν-αγάπη που ’χα.

Eίχα και υστερήθηκα, θυμούμαι και στενάζω,
άνοιξε γη μέσα να μπω, κόσμο να μην κοιτάζω.

Region: Crete
Type: Couplets
Category: Sad and Plaintive Song
Rhythm: 4 beats
Duration: 03:14

Recording information

Studio recording, 1973.

Watch a different version of the song by Domna Samiou

Credits

Domna Samiou

Singers

Petros Karbadakis

Lute

Ilias Nikiforakis

Lute

Discography

Farewell Holy One

See also

  • SongCreteInstrumental

Kastrinos (Maleviziotikos) Dance

  • Καστρινός (Μαλεβιζιώτικος) χορός ⬥ Recorded in 1960s with Archontis Liapakis (Cretan lyra).
  • SongCreteInstrumental

Pendozalis Dance of Heraklion

  • Πεντοζάλι Ηρακλειώτικο ⬥ Recorded in the 1960s. On the Cretan lyra, Archontis Liapakis.
  • SongCretePhilosophical SongCretan Rizitiko

The Gallant Man

  • Ο αντρειωμένος ⬥ Never pity a valiant man not even if he misses, and if he misses once or twice, he's still valiant and brave. Ηis door will always be open, his table will be set and all his friends will drink for him. The men who are big and [...]
  • SongCreteInstrumental

Pentozalis Dance

  • Πεντοζάλης ⬥ This pentozalis tune is performed by a lute, replacing the Cretan lyra. Domna Samiou recorded it in Chania, in 1965. On the lute, Paylos Papadakis.
  • SongCreteChania, Asi GoniaLove SongCretan Rizitiko

I Dreamed of It

  • Όνειρο το ’δα η λυγερή ⬥ English translation is not available. The lyrics in French follows: – Ce que j'ai vu en rêve, mon roseau, explique-le moi: ce soir-là je commandais des pays et je ramassais des poireaux et je cassais des noisettes, mon petit, dans ton tablier. – Ne [...]