Dear Ruth,

seems to be a long time ago since your ancestors left the Bohemian countries ...
Interesting to see how the words changed.

I have to admit, I do not know the song my self. I would have to ask my Grannie ...

But, there is a group singing a song called "Ja jsem sirotek". These are also the first words of your part.

I have tried to decode your text and here is the result, I think probable enough:

Ja jsem sirotek, v Praze rozeny, otce nemam, matku nemam, jsem kurazeny.

In English:

I am an orphan, born in Prague, I have no father, I have no mother, I am courageous.

Only the last word was a bit more difficult, but I think it fits.

Your second question is much more difficult, I have to think over it.


Regards

Martina

Go to link #1, there you can buy the song. Go to link #2 and send them an email with your questions, I think, they will be able to help you.

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Note added at 2002-04-24 16:24:31 (GMT)
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I answer a little late, but I\'ve seen the question only just now :-)