I shall go across the snow- clad field
I shall fly above the field of death
I shall search for valiant warriors there
Those to me betrothed stalwart men and staunch
Here lies one who was felled by the sabres wild
There lies one impaled by an arrow shaft
From their wounds warm red blood like the rain was shed
On our native soil on our Russian fields
He who fell for Russia in noble death
Shall be blest by my kiss on his dead eyes
And to him brave lad who remained alive
I shall be a true wife and a loving friend
I'll not be wed to a handsome man
Earthly charm and beauty fast fade and die
I'll be wed to a man who's brave
Hark ye warriors brave lion- hearted men