 God gave us a head He also gave us hands and feet and we are thankful That King made nine apertures in the body of man Aba Jiya says Do you know those who speak Nupe and are giving thanks ? Abu Bakari the son of Anasi is singing and giving thanks Night and day [we give] thanks to the Lord who made us
Soko ya yi ti ii ya yi gwa to bici yi ejin yebo Etsu ga jin yere giitwani fi ninmi naka za bo Aba Jiya ga Ye kpe ze eta Nupe ci ejin yebo ? Abu Bakari egi Anasi ci ekoni ci ejin yebo Yesi be yi nyi godewa ya Tsoci na jin yi na