山歌不唱忘记多（Endless Singing of  Mountain Songs ）

英译：吴文南

山歌不唱忘记多，

Mountain songs go on  with singing. 

大路不行草成窝。

Roads turn weedy without treading.

快刀不磨会生锈，

Knives become rusty without sharpening.

胸膛不挺背会驼。

Hunch sets in without up-standing.