Makke Gayan Gal Mukdee Nahi
21 Oct 2017

Singer: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Lyrics: Bulleh Shah (1680-1757)

In this recording, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan narrates a series of poems by Bulle Shah (1680 - 1757), a Punjabi Sufi poet. The first poem is 'Makke gayan gal mukdee nahi' from 1:40 to 3:36. A nice translation for this poem is available here.

Roman Script

Makkay gayaan, gal mukdee naaheen
Bhawein sow sow jummay parrh aaeeye

Roman Script

Ganga gayaan, gal mukdee naaheen
Bhawein sau sau gotay khaeeye

Roman Script

Gaya gayaan gal mukdee naaheen
Bhawein sow sow pand parrhaeeay

Roman Script

Bulleh Shah gal taeeyon mukdee
Jadon "May" nu dillon gawaeeye

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