绿兮衣兮，绿衣黄里。
心之忧矣，曷维其已。
My sorrow is so keen;
绿兮衣兮，绿衣黄裳。
心之忧矣，曷维其亡。
When will end my distress? How can it be forgot?
绿兮丝兮，女所治兮。
我思古人，俾无訧兮。
THE MAN: Heigh, the green threads! It was you who sewed them. I'll be true to my old love,
𫄨兮绤兮，凄其以风。
我思古人，实获我心。
Who put my mind at ease.