Poyichav by v lis po drova,–
V mene zinka chornobrova.

Pryspiv:
Treba doma sydit',
Treba zinku hlyadit',
Shchob i chtos' ne pryishov,
Shchob i shchos' ne prynis:
Abo sala kusok,
Abo myla brusok,
Abo teyi neshchasnoyi
Chechevyci mishok.

Poyichav by ya voliv pasty,–
Chochut' chlopci zinku vkrasty.

Poyichav by ya do mlyna,–
V mene zinka moloda.

Pishov by ya pohulyaty,–
Pryide zinka zahanyaty.