jab mai bhaiya are kahe bhaiya sharab hu pita
jab mai bhaiya sharab hu pita
najar aave mohe ram aur sita
najar aave mohe ram aur sita
jab mai bhaiya sharab hu pita
najar aave mohe ram aur sita
najar aave mohe ram aur sita

botal ma band hamri jindagani
botal ma band hamri jindagani
hosh me lave kadva pani
kadva pani kadva pani
kadva pani ho kadva pani
ho sharab pike suno ho banarasi
sahukar ko hamane jita
najar aave mohe ram aur sita
najar aave mohe ram aur sita

When the liquor kisses my lips, brother, why do I drink?
When the liquor kisses my lips,
I see Ram and Sita, their forms distinct.
I see Ram and Sita, their forms distinct.
When the liquor kisses my lips, brother,
I see Ram and Sita, their forms distinct.
I see Ram and Sita, their forms distinct.

Our life, imprisoned in a glass,
A bitter draught to bring us back to pass,
Bitter water, bitter water,
Oh, bitter water, so harsh and crass.
Drinking deep, listen, oh Banarasi,
I have conquered the wealthy master,
I see Ram and Sita, their forms distinct.
I see Ram and Sita, their forms distinct.