要唱山歌难起头（Hardship in Initiating Mountain Songs）

英译：吴文南

要唱山歌难起头，

Initiating mountain songs is hard for  singers.

木匠难建走马楼。

Zouma Tower is hard for carpenters.

石匠难打石狮子，

Stone lions are hard for stonecutters.

铁匠难打水吊钩。

Water-lifting hooks are hard for forgers.