My Kyiv | Києве Мій

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Darka Dusty Stebivka performs a beautiful Ukrainian song. She’s also playing accordion. On guitar is her partner Miri Stebivka, and on mandolin, her sister Natalia K. Burgess. All three have deep roots in Ukraine.

Translation from Wikipedia

The sea of leaves is at play
in the wind on a peaceful day
The sloping banks of Dnieper
are so dear unto me
Swaying branches of green
over our dreams of peace
How can I not love you, my Kyiv.

I will pour out my heart
to fields of cannas lily
Tell them how deep my love
runs for my dear city
On the soft wings of hope,
I will live, I will dream
How can I not love you, my Kyiv.

The tired city's at rest,
a peaceful, gentle sleep
Her lights shine like a necklace
gleaming over the Dniep'r
Happiness shall again come
in velvet ev'ning dreams
How can I not love you, my Kyiv.