Et Dodim Kala (Song of Songs)

Traditional

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Hebrew Lyrics

Et dodim kala et dodim et dodim kala
Et dodim kala boi l'gani (repeat)
parcha hagefen henetsu rimonim (repeat)


Translation

The time for love has come, my bride;
Come to my garden,
The vine is blooming and the pomegranate is budding.

The Song of Songs provides the text for the melody that is said to be Babylonian in origin. (from Israel in Song) Clip here from Deborah Zimmerman's CD Jewish Soul

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Added September 13th, 1999