Kako je lepo u mom kraju
Zoran Kalezic · Other Songs - Zoran Kalezic
I sad k'o da gledam majku staru
kako redja zute dunje na ormaru
pod kosem otac kukuruz kruni
a verni Zuca kraj njega drema
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Kako je lepo u mom kraju
a mene tamo nema
I sad k'o da gledam sokak stari
kud' prolaze moji veseli drugari
tu sam proveo najlepse dane
u tom sokaku kuca je njena
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I sad k'o da gledam sestru svoju
kako cuva stado dole u Osoju
polja se zlate a grozdje zrelo
za svadbe sada selo se sprema
Ref. 2x
kako redja zute dunje na ormaru
pod kosem otac kukuruz kruni
a verni Zuca kraj njega drema
Ref. 2x
Kako je lepo u mom kraju
a mene tamo nema
I sad k'o da gledam sokak stari
kud' prolaze moji veseli drugari
tu sam proveo najlepse dane
u tom sokaku kuca je njena
Ref. 2x
I sad k'o da gledam sestru svoju
kako cuva stado dole u Osoju
polja se zlate a grozdje zrelo
za svadbe sada selo se sprema
Ref. 2x
Kako je lepo u mom kraju
Zoran Kalezic's "Kako je lepo u mom kraju" stands as a defining anthem of Yugoslav folk music, capturing the nostalgic spirit of the Balkan countryside. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of acoustic instrumentation and emotive vocals that celebrated rural life and regional identity. As one of Kalezic's most celebrated works, the song became a staple of the era's cultural landscape, resonating deeply with audiences across the former Yugoslavia. Its enduring popularity highlights the artist's mastery in preserving traditional melodies while delivering a timeless message of home and heritage that continues to captivate listeners today.