Below it, a date: May 12, 1941.

Nenad Milosavljević’s vocal line is not straight. It uses grace notes and appoggiaturas (leaning notes) typical of Balkan folk singing. In the sheet music, these appear as small notes before the main beat. Practice these slowly: do not rush the “sighing” effect on words like “Ostavi” (Leave).

Securing a high-quality copy of is more than a practical task—it is an act of cultural preservation. This song is a thread connecting generations across the former Yugoslavia. Whether you play it in a Belgrade kafana, a Vienna conservatory, or your own living room, you are adding your own verse to its legacy.

: The song is typically performed in F Major or D Minor , with a BPM of roughly 64 to 128 , depending on whether you are following the original slow jazz-rock feel or a more modern interpretation.