A Mongolian drinking song sung with friends and guests visiting from afar. The melody is an adaptation of the Appalachian fiddle tune “Cluck Old Hen,” chosen both for its similarity to Mongolian folk melodies, and to reinforce the theme of friendship that spans great distances.



Pure and clear as water from the western sea.

Tender and delicate as leaves of cherry.



Pure and clear as water from the eastern sea.

Tender and delicate as leaves of yellow pear.



Pure and clear as water from the southern sea.

Tender and delicate as leaves of grape.



Pure and clear as water from the northern sea.

Tender and delicate as leaves of apple.