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This source names this song “from the Levant,” which is an area encompassing several countries.

Lyrics - Transliteration

(folk song from Lebanon & Palestine)

‘Ala del’ona ‘ala del’ona
Zaytoon blady atyab zaytona
Zaytoun blady wel lawz el akhdar
Wel miramiyeh wla tensa lza’tar

English Transliteration - Fair Del'ona

Fair Del’ona, fair Del’ona
My country’s olives are the tastiest,
My country’s olives and fresh almonds,
And sage tea and don’t forget thyme.
(source)

Arabic - على دلعونا

على دلعونا وعلى دلعونا
وزيتون بلادي اطيب زيتونا
زيتون بلادي واللوز الاخضر
والمرامية ولا تنسى الزعتر

See also

YouTube

  • PDF of song with chords
  • MIDI file
  • Listen to the melody

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2 thoughts on “Ala Delona”

  1. The PDF has different lyrics than the YouTube video, which is problematic sine a choice needs to be made: 1) use the PDF and research correct pronunciation for the different lyrics, or (2) create a new PDF to match the YouTube video lyrics.

    Appreciate the post, nonetheless! Very helpful for discovery.

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