Anak Sungai Pun Berubah

A classic Ahmad Wan Yet's song and covered beautifully by three different singers Saloma, Uji Rashid and Endang S Taurina in three different decades.

Which one do you prefer? To me, all three versions are reflections of their time and they are timeless classic in their own separate ways, and each does not take away the beauty of the others.

I think it is a credit to the song writer - Ahmad Wan Yet. I love all three versions, but since I grew up during Uji Rashid's era, I guess hers is version that would remain close to my heart. May be, just may be; by a whisker. The Saloma's version remain timeless to my mind, despite it being released in the 60s.

The lyric speaks for itself. Nothing much I could add, and it melts me every time I hear this song.

Aah, anak sungai pun berubah, ini kan pula hati orang.

Anak Punai Anak Merbah
Terbang Turun Buat Sarang
Anak Sungai Pun Berubah
ini Pula Hati Orang
Mengapa Dikenang

Asal Kapas, Jadi Benang
Dari Benang Dibuat Baju
Barang Lepas Jangan Kenang
Sudah Jadi Orang Baru
Mengapa Dirindu

Kasih Yang Dulu Tinggal Dalam Mimpi
Kasih Yang Baru Simpan Di Hati
Kasih Yang Dulu Tinggal Dalam Mimpi
Kasih Yang Baru Simpan Di Hati

Selat Teduh Lautan Tenang
Banyak Labuh Perahu Aceh
Jangan Kesal Jangan Kenang
Walau Hati Rasa Pedih
Mengapa Bersedih

Kalau Pinang Masih Muda
Rasanya Kelat Sudahlah Pasti
Kalau Hilang Kasih Lama
Cari Lain Untuk Ganti
Mengapa Dinanti

Patah Kan Tumbuh Hilang Berganti
Akan Sembuh Kalau Diubati
Patah Kan Tumbuh Hilang Berganti
Akan Sembuh Kalau Diubati

Saloma

Uji

Endang