Tri Martolod

Tri Martolod ("Three sailors" in Breton) or Tri Martolod Yaouank ("Three young sailors"), is a traditional Breton song which dates to the 18th century in Lower Brittany.

The lyrics tell the story of three young sailors who embark for Newfoundland and the history quickly settles into a romantic dialogue.

The music is a round in three steps typical of the South Cornouaille and common in the Breton coastal areas.

Beteg an Douar NevezE-kichen mein ar veilh... la la la... E-kichen mein ar veilh o deus mouilhet o eorioùO deus mouilhet o eorioù, gê!

O deus mouilhet o eorioùHag e-barzh ar veilh-se... la la la... Hag e-barzh ar veilh-se e oa ur servijourezE oa ur servijourez, gê!