pahle paisa fir bhagwan, babu dete jana dan
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana
pahle paisa fir bhagwan, babu dete jana dan
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana

ticket swarg ki bech raha ye, andhi aankho wala
ticket swarg ki bech raha ye, andhi aankho wala
are thodi si hai seete baki, jaldi karna lala
are do din ka mehman, apni manjil ko pahchan dete jana
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana
pahle paisa fir bhagwan, babu dete jana dan
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana

janam janam ka pap dan ke, sabun se dhul jaye
janam janam ka pap dan ke dan ke dan ke, sabun se dhul jaye
yaha jo dewe ek langoti, waha pe bistar paye
are kya soch raha nadan, ye sauda hai kitna aasan
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana
pahle paisa fir bhagwan, babu dete jana dan
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana

wah se mere bhole malik, nyari teri leela
wah se mere bhole malik, nyari teri leela
are tu bhi darsha usi ko dewe, kare jo khisha dhila
are mai malik ka darban, karlo mukti ka saman
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana
pahle paisa fir bhagwan, babu dete jana dan
dete jana, athani ya chawani aana do aana

First, the coin, then God, O sir, bestow your offering,
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.
First, the coin, then God, O sir, bestow your offering,
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.

He sells the ticket to heaven, this man with eyes that see no light,
He sells the ticket to heaven, this man with eyes that see no light.
A few seats remain, hurry now, my friend, do not delay,
You are a guest for but two days, recognize your destination!
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.
First, the coin, then God, O sir, bestow your offering,
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.

The sins of a thousand lives, washed clean by charity's soap,
The sins of a thousand lives, washed clean by charity's soap,
Here, give a loincloth, there, you'll find a bed to sleep.
What are you pondering, fool? How easy this bargain is to keep!
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.
First, the coin, then God, O sir, bestow your offering,
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.

Oh, my Master, your play is strange and grand,
Oh, my Master, your play is strange and grand.
You grant your vision only to those who loosen their hand,
I am the gatekeeper of the Master, prepare for liberation at your command.
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.
First, the coin, then God, O sir, bestow your offering,
Bestow a half-penny or farthing, sir, a penny or two.