The roughly 100 fado melodies can be sung to traditional lyrics, or, as with the blues, performed with new words.

More traditional lyrics in the realm of positive relationships and religion were aided with clean in-line production.

One version of the traditional lyrics is shown below.

The most verifiable traditional lyrics, which are in the public domain, are:

The original composer is unknown, as is definitive information on any traditional lyrics.

Carlebach's songs were characterized by relatively short melodies and traditional lyrics.

In all this, Springsteen changed the traditional lyrics slightly.

The committee also altered some traditional lyrics.

Some of the most traditional lyrics are the following:

She plays kora and sings traditional and contemporary lyrics.