Dovsan — Mahnisi

: G Major (for a bright, cheerful feel) or A Minor (for a traditional modal sound). Tempo : Allegretto (playfully fast). Time Signature : 2/4 (mimicking a steady hop). Musical Description Performance Tip Intro 4 bars of staccato eighth notes on the tonic chord. Keep it light and "bouncy" to set the stage. Verse (A) Simple melody following the rhythm of the lyrics.

Qaçma bura gəl, dovşan, (Don't run away, come here rabbit,) Mənə bir dənə bax, dovşan. (Give me one look, rabbit.) Dovsan Mahnisi

Dovşan, dovşan, ağ dovşan, (Rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit,) Qulaqları sağ dovşan. (With ears standing straight.) : G Major (for a bright, cheerful feel)