PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California.

This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Armenian song "Norits Karoun Yegav" (Նորից գարուն եկաւ). It was recorded by Adiss Harmandian under the title "Djeyrani Bes" (Ճէյրանի Պէս). Other ways to spell the song title include "Noreets Karoon Yegav" and "Noritz Garoon Yegav".

Also included is a transliteration of the Armenian lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like.

Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source.

Has Been Recorded By:

• Adiss Harmandian, 1971, in Armenian ("Djeyrani Bes"). On the albums Live At The Recital Phoenicia Theatre and in 1993 on Greatest Hits.
• Lola Khomiantz and Ardashes Avedian, in Armenian ("Norits Karoun Yegav"). On their album Pingeol.
• Babin Boghossian, in Armenian ("Eghniki Bes"). On the album Joghovrdagan.
• Jacques Kadjian et Son Ensemble, instrumental ("Noritz Karoun Egar"). On the album Mélodies Armeniennes.
• Mal Barsamian, Khatchig Jingirian & Jim Karagozian, 2009, in Armenian ("Noreets Karoon Yegav").

About Adiss Harmandian

Adiss Harmandian (Ատիս Հարմանտեան) was the professional name for Avedis Harmandian, the son of survivors of the Armenian genocide. He was born in Lebanon in 1945. He began his musical career in the 1960's, and quickly gained popularity among the Armenian diaspora. He music was influential in the formation of Armenian identity, both in his native Lebanon and in the global diaspora.

During the Lebanese Civil War, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he lived out his remaining days. He died in 2019.