chandan ka palnaa resham ki dori
jhula jhulaau nindiya ko tori
chandan ka palnaa

so ja ru aise mori sajaniya
so ja ru aise mori sajaniya
sejiya pe soye jaise dulhaniya
chanda ka tika mathe lagaun
taaro ki mala tujhi ko pahnaau
tohe sulaau ga ga ke lori
jhula jhulaau nindiya ko tori
chandan ka palnaa

Sandalwood cradle, silken thread,
I swing the slumber, gently spread.
Sandalwood cradle.

Sleep, my love, my dearest one,
Sleep, my love, the day is done.
As a bride upon her bed you lie,
A moonlit mark upon your brow, I spy.
Stars like jewels around you gleam,
A lullaby, a whispered dream.
I sing to you, my heart's sweet plea,
I swing the slumber, wild and free.
Sandalwood cradle.