In front of my house there is a river,
Over which we two repaired a bridge together,
But the bridge collapsed, and I lost you, my love;
Oh, a collapsed bridge can be rebuilt,
But how can I find you again, my dear girl?
【提示】
这首花儿的模式为“场所+存在物”。句首的“姐家门前一道沟”的歌词内容提出问题,点明主题,歌谣自始至终内容连贯,环环相扣。第一句不仅定下韵脚,还是中心内容不可缺少的关键性句子。接下来描绘了因“沟”而合力修桥,即使桥塌了也不离不弃的坚贞爱情。