ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata
kare-kare badra ki chhayi-chhayi re ghata

jab sanan pavan ko laga re tir
badal ko chir nikla re nir
nikla re nir
jhar-jhar jhar-jhar abb dhar jhare
o dharati jal se mang bhare
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata

nanhi-nanhi bundaniyo ki khanan-khanan khan khanjari
bajaati aayi, bajaati aayi dekho bhai barkha dulhaniya
barkha dulhaniya, chhuk-chhuk chhuk-chhuk chhaiya
aaj daru tore gale bainya
aaj daru tore gale bainya, chhuk chhaiya
mai toh nachu tere sang-sang sainya, ho sainya, ho sainya

ho savan ka sandesa lekar nikali apne ghar se
jo koyi iske pyar ko tarse vahi naveli barse
kaare-kaare, kaare-kaare baadrva ki jhann-jhann jhan jhanjhari
bajaati aayi, bajaati aayi dekho bhai barkha dulhaniya
barkha dulhaniya
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata
kare-kare badra ki chhayi-chhayi re ghata
jab sanan pavan ko laga re tir
badal ko chir nikla re nir
nikla re nir
jhar-jhar jhar-jhar abb dhar jhare
o dharati jal se mang bhare
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata

mithi-mithi mast pavan ki sanan-sanan san bansuri
bajaati aayi, bajaati aayi dekho bhai barkha dulhaniya
barkha dulhaniya
hari-hari chunari saaje, kaliyo ka kangna baaje
kaliyo ka kangna baaje man gaaje
dekho barkha ki ankhiyaan laaje ho laaje ho laaje
dekh ke apni barkha rani ki mithi muskan re
savan ke dulhe ki chamak uthi shaan re
gori-gori, gori-gori bijuriya ki chamak-chamak cham ankhdi
chamkati aayi, chamkati aayi dekho bhai barkha dulhaniya
barkha dulhaniya
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata
kare-kare badra ki chhayi-chhayi re ghata
jab sanan pavan ko laga re tir
badal ko chir nikla re nir
nikla re nir
jhar-jhar jhar-jhar abb dhar jhare
o dharati jal se mang bhare
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata

rang-birangi doli bharke ghann-ghann bhandar re
lutaati aayi, lutaati aayi dekho bhai barkha dulhaniya
barkha dulhaniya
dharati ne gathari kholi
bhar-bhar apni jholi
bhar-bhar apni jholi anamoli bhaiya
khelo-khelo kushiyo ki holi ho holi ho holi
dhan ye sawan dhan ye barkha
dhan-dhan hamari dharati
sabke jivan ke ye adhure sapne pure karti
dekho-dekho, dekho-dekho ghar-ghar hamare
lahar lahar aanand ki leharati aayi
leharati aayi dekho bhayi barkha dulhaniya
barkha dulhaniya
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata
kare-kare badra ki chhayi-chhayi re ghata
jab sanan pavan ko laga re tir
badal ko chir nikla re nir
nikla re nir
jhar-jhar jhar-jhar abb dhar jhare
o dharati jal se mang bhare
ho umad-ghumad kar aayi re ghata

The gathering storm arrives, it does,
The gathering storm, a shadowed haze.
From dark clouds, a looming grace.

When the wind's arrow pierced the sky,
Tears of the heavens began to cry,
Broke forth the tears.
Trickle, trickle, a flowing stream,
The thirsty earth drinks, a vibrant dream.
The gathering storm arrives, it does.

Tiny droplets, a tinkling chime,
The monsoon bride arrives in time,
She's come, she's come, the monsoon bride.
Dance, dance, in the rain's embrace,
I'll throw my arms around your space,
I'll throw my arms, dance and sway,
I'll dance with you, my love, today, oh love, oh love.

From her home, a message she brings,
For those who yearn, joy she sings,
The monsoon bride.
Dark clouds, a cymbal's ringing sound,
She's come, she's come, all around,
The monsoon bride.

The gathering storm arrives, it does,
From dark clouds, a shadowed haze.
When the wind's arrow pierced the sky,
Tears of the heavens began to cry,
Broke forth the tears.
Trickle, trickle, a flowing stream,
The thirsty earth drinks, a vibrant dream.
The gathering storm arrives, it does.

Sweet wind whispers, a flute's soft call,
The monsoon bride embraces all,
She's come, she's come, the monsoon bride.
Green cloak, the buds wear rings,
Their hearts rejoice, the joy it brings,
The monsoon's eyes, a shy delight.
See the sweet smile of the rain's queen,
The groom of monsoon, a dazzling scene.
Fair flashes, a lightning's gleam,
She's come, she's come, a vibrant dream,
The monsoon bride.

The gathering storm arrives, it does,
From dark clouds, a shadowed haze.
When the wind's arrow pierced the sky,
Tears of the heavens began to cry,
Broke forth the tears.
Trickle, trickle, a flowing stream,
The thirsty earth drinks, a vibrant dream.
The gathering storm arrives, it does.

A rainbow palanquin, a treasure trove,
The monsoon bride, her gifts of love,
She's come, she's come, the monsoon bride.
The earth unfolds, her bounty to share,
Each heart takes, a joy beyond compare,
Play Holi of joy, oh Holi, oh Holi.
Blessed monsoon, blessed rain,
Blessed our earth again,
Fulfilling the dreams that linger in pain.
See in every home,
Waves of joy come,
She's come, she's come, the monsoon bride.
The gathering storm arrives, it does,
From dark clouds, a shadowed haze.
When the wind's arrow pierced the sky,
Tears of the heavens began to cry,
Broke forth the tears.
Trickle, trickle, a flowing stream,
The thirsty earth drinks, a vibrant dream.
The gathering storm arrives, it does.