the song begins with the first line beautifully hummed
then the second line is sung (with words 'man ko ');
and then the first two lines are repeated, this time
by singing words in both the lines

hansi chaand ki aaj niraali
man ko lubhaanewaali
andhere ko dur hataa ke
phailaaye ujiyaali

daudi hawaa chaman me aa_e
ye nahi jaane kaun bulaa_e
phul phul par man bharamaa_e
phirati daali daali
hansi chaand ki

aasamaan bhi jhum rahaa hai
chadan-tilak lagaa_e
phire magan haso kaa jodaa
apane pakh milaa_e
swarg-desh ki kaun ye baalaa
dhundh rahi phulo ki maalaa
aaj ye kaise dip jalaati
kaisi ye diwaali
hansi chaand ki

The moon laughs tonight, a mirth divine,
Enchanting the heart with its luminous shine.
It banishes shadows, where darkness did dwell,
And spreads forth its glory, a magical spell.

The wind rushes in, through the garden's embrace,
Summoned by whispers, from an unseen space.
It teases each blossom, with a wandering hand,
Then dances on branches, across the fair land.
The moon laughs tonight, a mirth divine.

The heavens themselves, in a joyous sway,
Wear sandalwood markings, to grace this new day.
A pair of proud swans, in their bliss, interweave,
Their wings intertwined, where the heavens conceive.
What celestial maiden, with garlands so bright,
Seeks blooms of pure beauty, bathed in the moonlight?
What lamp is ignited, what festival's call?
The moon laughs tonight, enchanting all.