Audio Samples

Biktub Ismak Ya Habibi

This song by Fairuz can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. The video below was recorded live with a harp and flute duet during a performance in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.

Biktub Ismak, Harp & Flute Duet (live performance)

English lyrics:
I write your name, my darling, on the old tree
You write my name, my darling, on the sand in the street
And tomorrow when it rains on the broken stories
Your name will remain, my darling
And mine will be erased

I talk about you, my darling, to the people of the neighborhood
You talk about me, my darling, to the stream of water
And when the night comes and people sit out under their lanterns
They will talk about you, my darling
And I will be forgotten

And you gave me a rose
I showed it to my friends
I hid it in my book then planted it on my pillow
I gave you a flower pot
You didn't take care of it
Until the present got lost

And you tell me you love me
You don't know how much
Since you love me so much, why oh why?
Do I write your name, my darling, on the old tree?
You write my name, my darling, on the sand in the street?
And tomorrow when it rains on the broken stories
Your name will remain, my darling
And mine will be erased
Mine will be erased