Am Cartofi Dar N-am Ulei [FAST]
Improvisations based on the current audience or setting, as is traditional for lăutari (folk musicians).
"" is a popular traditional Romanian song, often associated with Taraf de Caliu and Viorica de la Clejani . The lyrics are a humorous take on daily life and resourceful cooking. The lyrics typically follow this structure: Am cartofi dar n-am ulei
The song often includes playful stanzas about family life, money, and "haz de necaz" (making light of a bad situation). Common variations include: Improvisations based on the current audience or setting,
You can watch the most famous live performances by the Taraf de Caliu on YouTube or see various remakes on TikTok . Am cartofi dar n-am ulei