DOMAREDANSEN
THE DANCE OF THE JUDGE

(Swedish traditional)


Nu vilja vi begynna en domaredans,
Now we will start   a dance for the judge,

men domar'n är   inte hemma.
but the judge is not at home.

Alla de som   i domardansen gå,
All those who take part in the dance,

deras hjärtan skola brinna.
their hearts  will burn.

Alla säga de: hå, hå, hå.
They all say: ho, ho, ho.

Alla säga de: nå, nå, nå.
They all say: oh, oh, oh.

Har du drömt   om din käraste i natt,
If you dreamed of your beloved last night,

skall du   mot ljuset le.
(you will) smile at the candle.




Translation by Eva Toller, 2004