Here are the lyrics in English and a link to a recording of My Teacher, one of the best loved Golden Nightingale songs.
My Teacher was one of the selections of the Golden Nightingale in 1976, and went on to become one of the best loved children’s songs in Macedonia today. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that all Macedonian school children know this song.
My Teacher
We sing to you
Grateful of your beautiful work.
My teacher has a sweet glance
Warmly radiates and caresses her dear face.
How many warm words, songs, tales, lines
Her quiet voice combines.
Our teacher, our most beloved teacher
May you radiate like eternal bright glow
I love you with thankfulness
Like flowery May in my heart you grow.
Our teacher, our most beloved teacher
May you be eternal, like eternal glow
We love you infinitely
Like flowery May you blossom our hearts so.
My teacher is a dear mother, a cure strong,
May she be eternal, may she live long
Countless golden good deeds, respect, love, zeal
As the best of gifts I keep them sealed.
Our teacher, our most beloved teacher
May you radiate like eternal bright glow
I love you with thankfulness
Like flowery May in my heart you grow.
Our teacher, our most beloved teacher
May you be eternal, like eternal glow
We love you infinitely
Like flowery May you blossom our hearts so.
Our dear teacher.
Listen to the song here (audio only):
