Dandansoy, bayaan ta icaoPauli aco sa PayaoUgaling con icao hidlauonAng Payaw imo lang lantauon.
Dandansoy, con imo apasonBisan tubig di magbalonUgaling con icao uhauonSa dalan magbobonbobon.
Convento, diin ang cura?Municipio, diin justicia?Yari si dansoy maqueja.Maqueja sa paghigugma
Ang panyo mo cag panyo coDala diri cay tambijon coUgaling con magcasiloBana ta icao,asawa mo aco.
Dandansoy, I'd like to leave you,I'm going back home to Payao.Though if you yearn for me,Just look towards Payao.
Dandansoy, if you follow me,Don't bring even water.Though if you get thirsty,Dig a well along the way.
Nunnery, where's the priest?City Hall, where's justice?Here is Dansoy, chargedCharged with falling in love.
Your handkerchief and my handkerchiefBring them here, as I'll tie them togetherFor if they interweaveMay you be my husband, I your wife.