Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Your thunderous rhythm today,
For a sweet sister, dear,
A sweet sister, now a bride,
Leaves for her husband's home, drawing near.
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Our sister, so fair and bright,
Holds our love so true,
Holds our love so true.
We pray she finds in life's expanse,
Joy in all she'll pursue,
Joy in all she'll pursue.
May she rest on beds of flowers,
Forever in joy to dwell,
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Your thunderous rhythm today,
For a sweet sister, dear,
A sweet sister, now a bride,
Leaves for her husband's home, drawing near.
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Tomorrow she'll wear her virtues,
Love's anklets on her feet,
Love's anklets on her feet.
A mark of faith upon her brow,
To her beloved she will greet,
To her beloved she will greet.
See, she’ll find Krishna's Vrindavan,
Tomorrow, the Nandlal's grace,
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Your thunderous rhythm today,
For a sweet sister, dear,
A sweet sister, now a bride,
Leaves for her husband's home, drawing near.
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Listen, friends, tomorrow,
A groom will arrive, with his parade,
With his parade.
With her groom, our darling,
Will depart, in a veil arrayed,
In a veil arrayed.
Leaving us, she'll bring him joy,
In a moment, hearts will soar,
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
Your thunderous rhythm today,
For a sweet sister, dear,
A sweet sister, now a bride,
Leaves for her husband's home, drawing near.
Oh, playful drummer, beat the drum,
Beat the drum, oh, beat the drum.
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