Whose Is the Cup?

Τίνος είν’ η κούπα

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Original Lyrics

Τίνος είν' η κούπα

Τίνος είν’ η κούπα η μονομπασιά
του καπετάν Νικόλα, του μπέη, του πασά.
Πιε την γιε μου, πιε την και ξαναγεμισέ την
να βρεις τον γείτονά σου τον Μανόλη που ’ν’ κοντά σου.
Ας την ανεβάσουμε στα επουράνια
κι ας την κατεβάσουμε στα καταχθόνια.
Δώσ' της μια να πάει κάτω
για να βρει η κορφή τον πάτο.

Region: Dodecanese
Area: Karpathos
Type: Table Song
Rhythm: 2 beats
Duration: 02:26

Recording information

Studio recording, 2006.

Credits

Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association Choir

Choir

Discography

The Earth’s Three Bounties

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