Full lyrics (Chichewa and English) Chauta woo! (Oh God) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Lomwe munali kulenga ine (When you were creating me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope(Is the same day I say you better changed my face)......x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (It's as if am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, silidziwika bwino, koma munakanchinja nkhope (I look like I am going forward or coming back, it's not well known, but you should have changed my face)....x2 Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think I am a fool) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, chauta munakanchinja nkhope (they think I am a witch, God you should have changed my face) Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think I am a fool) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, chauta ndaona bvuto (they think I am a witch, God I have seen/encoutered a problem) ---------------------------------------------------end Keep enjoying!

@promitumbare1197

5 жыл бұрын

hey thumps up cde ..thank you..taingoimbiramo tichizipigwa

@batsimarufu6312

5 жыл бұрын

zikomo kwambili bwana

@millytc1

5 жыл бұрын

Jeez, the meaning of that song, this person was ugly hey......thanks bro for the lyrics and interpretation.

@soccomarchharare3123

5 жыл бұрын

Mixon Faluw

@brendataneta8079

5 жыл бұрын

Thank u

2024 who is here❤

@rodneykulinji7190

5 ай бұрын

Me🇲🇼

@BlessingChikonzo

4 ай бұрын

On repeat we are here12 march

@alfredtakwana5835

4 ай бұрын

Um here with you ❤❤❤

@faithzimba7864

4 ай бұрын

We here

@ruel1703

4 ай бұрын

I heard you call........😅

2024, this jam still hits hard. A masterpiece indeed, my father liked this song 🎉 that much!! Definition of art from a legend!

Whose is here 2024 still enjoying ❤️

2 March 2024 still listening to this song … l love this song coz my Dad does this is a hit and l just love the beats🔥🔥🔥🔥.Simon Chimbetu you are a legend…I miss home because of you

Great melodies from our Legend, such a prayerful song crying to God if the circumstances had been changed from the time of birth

This song takes me back to 2010 when I was doing my nursing psych attachment at Ngomahuru.There was a patient who loved it ❤❤ originally from malawi

Chauta woo! (Dear God) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope (Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)……x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) Silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)….x2 Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facia appearance) Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I that am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta ndaona bvuto (Dear God, I am encountering a huge social challenge)….

@hawulethu

2 жыл бұрын

Vuto in chewa means strife in English and it's not spelt with a d in front. Vuto means Nhamo in Shona. Udubo in Ndebele. Otherwise all your translations from Chewa to English are spot on.

@KelvinMafurendi

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the translation...All along I have been just enjoying the good song without understanding. 10 May 2024 05:53

2020 and still on the hit... anyone here with me.

@ongamantloko751

4 жыл бұрын

11/01/2020 12:00

@makaitamoyo4010

4 жыл бұрын

Feeling it now murume aigona zvake uyu.Idzi hadzipere muto nomatter wat .

@safiasaid1213

4 жыл бұрын

Beauty Rukweza tinenge tichipo

@zvikomborerochingono2325

4 жыл бұрын

U arent alone bru, i am w u

@rejoycetsikirai8913

4 жыл бұрын

Tiripo even now in lockdown still listening to his songs

nziyo iyi inondifungidza my first love Hilda aigara pnext door pedu maparents ake were from Malawi......ndichimutaimira ndirimugarden...taigara takangosvikirwa tiri tese nehanzvadzi yake, namai vake,plus namai vangu...i remember during school days ndichimunyorera tsamba mustudy ndoiposter kugweru after 5 days reply yaibvayauya apa mune maphotos. even up to now mafotos a2003 ndichiri nawo aakandipa....dzangova ndangariro

@TendaiDuve

Ай бұрын

Eish you still not ovah your first love 💔 great shot story anyway

Who is here after listening to Professor Allan Chimbetu's rendition in July 2020

@pelsonpfavayi2234

4 жыл бұрын

Human being are the same shuwa lol

@tinashematemera

4 жыл бұрын

Lead guitar still on point on this song.... he surely still rmembers these songs

@anthonymashava3781

4 жыл бұрын

He is great

@libertysumai7809

4 жыл бұрын

Me😁

@eazy1987

4 жыл бұрын

Ndiko kwandabva ndakananga pano

FROM COLOMBIA . THIS SONG IS AWESOME

A song that touches 3 african countries if not 4.......God bless Africa , one day we shall rise. I say no to xenophobia

@shepardmusic5380

Жыл бұрын

Which countries are those?

@smergeoh3375

11 ай бұрын

@@shepardmusic5380 Zimbabwe,Zambia ,Malawi as well Mozambique

@CharlesMoyo-ir5fr

2 ай бұрын

South Africa included

there is something sweet and sad about the way he hit the guitar strings this man. It makes you want to get up and dance and at the same time want to cry and think about all the good people who's left this earth and the good ol days where all seemed to make sense. tru legend

@garnetgwembere3035

4 жыл бұрын

Can't agree with you more

@wilsonspencer9597

3 жыл бұрын

Wakanyanya wangu

@tawandag.mudadi3382

2 жыл бұрын

Wabaya dede nomukanwa

@tendaimatambanadzo2894

2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@chaukerodrick

Жыл бұрын

Neni ndonzwa kuda kuchema

Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi United in one song! I say no to xenophobia we are one people

This song drives my memories back 2001 when lyfe was good to me

2022 and am still loving his music... legendary

@carolinemarimo5950

2 жыл бұрын

Me too it reminds me back home when we used to come home early parts of sunday morning coming from his shows Chopper💃💃💃

@amandamarama9583

2 жыл бұрын

2022 july im here

This is 2024 and song iyi ichirikureva.. ❤❤❤❤❤

Saturday 28 December 2019, Time 4:04 pm enjoying the song as if there is no tomorrow. if i am not alone hit like and remind the world that we used to have great musicians we cant forget even up to 2099

@libertysimbainashemazumba8439

4 жыл бұрын

You are everywhere 😂😂😂😂

2024 lm here. Good music mdhara. Continue to rest in eternal peace

2022 and I'm still enjoying his music,legends don't die...now I believe this saying.

@amandamarama9583

Жыл бұрын

😃

I can't help but love this song... This man was a legend. If only he was still around at this time when things are bad here in Zim, maybe he would make music to stop all this violence and unite us all. God bless u all

Eish good old days when my country Zimbabwe was Zimbabwe we enjoyed I remember when Simon went to Mozambique in Tete & I was there eish let your dear soul continue to rest in eternal peace you were a legend which United countries Zim malawi &Moz

This was Chimbetu at his best. Bringing joy to people in times of difficulties. This is a master piece from a son of the soil. If there was a hall of fame in Zimbabwe, he deserves his place!

Thanks to my uncle who made me to listen to these music. I'm enjoying a lot

2019 November still listening... 2030 tetichipo

2020 here.... tirimo mukorona lockdown who is listening

@fie263

3 жыл бұрын

pfee

@dibzmrasta9238

3 жыл бұрын

Isu takabuda zvedu mucorona what what but still here listening

@elonmu

3 жыл бұрын

I’m listening bro!!

Brilliant Master piece & composition, Ululating drums & captivating combination of modern instruments with Mbira! Great message& Well done Soko-Murehwa and thanks for keeping our flag high & an admirable ambassador in the US & abroad, God Bless ana Gwenyambira

Chimbetu going bilingual - one of the finest vocals in Zimbabwe sungura supported by the best guitar composition, complimented by the whistle - that was Chimbetu trademark - dendera musis a brand blending both sungura and kanindo - the result the best gem....Tatenda Baba, taombera!!!!

This tune is in my language Chewa from Malawi in Zambia they call it Nyanja. Chauta tsiku loyamba lomwelija limene mudali kulenga ine ndilomwelo ndikuti mukadandichinja nkhope, Oh Lord the very first moment/day you were creating me, it could have been the day you should have changed this ugly wobble face of mine, people are just laughing at me your image.

@patiencemlilo3501

5 жыл бұрын

l love this song.. still loved Chopper in 2019..

@charlesmvula3925

4 жыл бұрын

Chewa is Chewa even in Zambia Nyanja is an urban version of chewa

@lindamhaka6318

4 жыл бұрын

I learnt of the English version today, did i not just laugh 🤣🤣🤣

You are back because of TikTok Zimbabwean guitarist challenge. Yes you 👊🏿

Jan 2023 dancing to this Song Chimbetu you are still a legend 🤩

Thanks for the music, Simon. Your language breaks barriers in almost 6 African countries. We still enjoy your music even though you are gone. We love you brother. Thanks. Your good work still lives on through your work and son, Sulumani.

Rest in heaven to every person who was a part of my childhood. I miss all of you. I miss the times when life was easy. Thank you for being a part of my life. Till we meet again ❤️

I like Simon Chimbetu from the early days paakatanga nesongs nedzimbo like Mwana wedangwe, Kunjere Kunjere, he is a Zim legend. Zim lost a great.

Listening to chopahs Chautah ohhhh .What a master piece being listened to in Blantyre Malawi Chirimba 11 October 2022

African black legend.

To think they created this music without computers, software, etc

@ellenbanhire660

5 жыл бұрын

imageni

@pelsonpfavayi2234

4 жыл бұрын

Ipapo panotigarisa pasi mwana mai

@tinashematemera

4 жыл бұрын

Quite precise

@WinstonMutambara

10 ай бұрын

Mans were working bruh..it hadn't crossed my mind like that ..

Who else is listening to the legend himself in 2020, ever loved ever remembered, African child gone way too soon. Oh God your love endures for ever, when you all hope and love is gone...who else can we look up to. Born a Genius ✍🏾

Simon Chimbetu sang songs in Chichewa and Shona and he was a big deal in Malawi the same can be said about John Chibadura African legendary musicians 👏👏👏

Chauta woo! (Dear Lord) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope(Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)......x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)....x2 Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facial appearance) Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I that am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) chauta ndaona bvuto (Dear Lord, I am encountering a huge social challenge)

@eugenengabo5680

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that mate. I Appreciate

@shepardmusic5380

Жыл бұрын

What language is this?

zikomo kwambiri, iyi ndinyimbo yabwinobwino

One of the best from Simon Chimbetu. A musician who would sing fluently in 4 languages - Shona, Ndebele, English and Chewa. I love this song full of memories. RIEP Chopper. You entertained our generation to the fullest.

@tinoemakuwe6142

4 жыл бұрын

what was he singing about here???? i just enjoyed

@stimuluspackage5821

3 жыл бұрын

Wasiya Swahili

@mukotamir1979

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Swahili @ Stimulus

If you listening to this in 2021 you are a walking living legend.

Anyone my age would probably not love this song. After listening to it this year all i can say is i love it. I don't have to know and understand lyrics for the song speaks to the inner human. 😍

@lewiszhou7042

4 жыл бұрын

We love this song these are our roots

@genysisonline8496

4 жыл бұрын

Chauta woo! (Dear God) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope (Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)……x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) Silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)….x2 Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facia appearance) Oyang’ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I that am a thief) Oyang’ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) Chauta ndaona bvuto (Dear God, I am encountering a huge social challenge)….

@ndanatswamunatsi6565

4 жыл бұрын

@@genysisonline8496 thank you

you can't separate zimbabwe and Malawi.the mixture brings beautiful magic I'm a product of that mixture too viva zim-malawi😄😄😄😄

@livingfaith9189

6 жыл бұрын

Hayyiii wataura chokwadi!! I mean we are related closely so it makes sense... we must be one country navo

@leopoldmataruse6417

5 жыл бұрын

Zimbabwe ,Malawi ,zambia ,Tanzania nemoza

@auxillia1

5 жыл бұрын

@@leopoldmataruse6417 to bva tabvisa sasafrika vanofarisa

@dzidzaichidumba5435

5 жыл бұрын

This mix also brought us RGM...kkkkkk

@jahjah8119

4 жыл бұрын

Ain't we all...!

the soft and beautiful notes of this voice....as if attracted to my ears...float effortlessly through the noisy ghetto and caress my soul . rip Simon

The year is 2023 and we still enjoying

Ndiyo nhaka yatakasiirwa namukoma iyi,I have a respect to all of his music mukuru uyu

2023 im still playing it on full blast

2024 and we are still going strong 🔥

All i know this is a powerful song misodzi inongoti mokoto ndikaridza chimbo ichi. Uzorore murugare mwana weZimbabwe we will treasure yo work

Master class from an African son. God bless Malawi, I hope to visit that country sometime.

@innocentbeseni9550

5 жыл бұрын

Most welcome

@smergeoh3375

11 ай бұрын

@georgemarshaltoriro2101 he was from Zimbabwe

My brother from another mother,,,,,, zikomo kwambiri pokwapulanso kanyimboka mchichewa kumeneku timati kutiika pamodzi Zim&Malawi.Pane vamwe vanhu vanowanza zveshuwa,,,

December 2019 iam listerning from Malawi my favourite artist from Zimbabwe

2020 played the hit over and over, l discovered the legend was refering to someone very close. All the same l am a big fan his music l still play till today and most tracks l play over and over.

How that same solo guitar falls in from 1:20 it kind of melts all my troubles. Listening from Rwanda. Love you Zim

@theophellusmvicha2038

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great music, I am here in May 2019 listening to the lyrics and instrumental work of a great musician

@preciouskamkusa5108

5 жыл бұрын

Ooo9ö9.mknk

This type of music was mainline 15 years ago and beyond. Most music from this era had such deep meaning and I fear that this style might be missing in the music that is mainline these days. Chimbetu, Zhakata, Tuku were household names.

@mukotamir1979

2 жыл бұрын

You really wonder kuti vaizvibatanidza sei kuti zvibude soo. OG Tallent baba

the Great Orchestra Dendera Kings. No other band will play Dendera music like this. Asande sane.

@Blackmoses2

7 жыл бұрын

E Makhate Agree

@johnchingava9543

4 жыл бұрын

Fele Maposa: Stay blessed wherever you are in heaven. You Kojaki and Chimungete! That xmas!

Ndopanoti kisimusi paZim ka uku. Woza December 2019!!

2022 the message still touching my heart the guitarist Chopa even in grave remaining a Legend your Legacy is always in our ears

This is probably Simon's best composition.

Who is here for the love of good music in 2023? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Still celebrating this timeless music

2155hrs 11 Sept 2022 in Bindura Mash Central Zim still playing the song

Some songs move u and some MOVE U. I agree with u Yvonne Fombe. I would argue that Simon Chimbetu was/is one of southern africa's greatest artists ever, ever, ever, ever, ever . Can u please put all the lyrics here so I can cry along!!! Thanx 2000 fiyo and lastonbillz Wanga.

Simon! The legend Hapana ane vocal futi

Just steped here for the true legend ,,, Rest in peace the warrior of what we call real music. Maizvigonera chopper

the song is sayin God the very first day u created me u cud av changed my face, coz wen ppo look at me they think am a thief. witch fool and my face is like am cryn, the whole lylics are chichewa the language from the warm heart of africa ( malawi)

@seancombz4385

5 жыл бұрын

Thanx thts my first time to know the meaning

Who else is here in 2019?

@seancombz4385

5 жыл бұрын

Im here my sistowo

@libertydhobhi2869

5 жыл бұрын

May 2019

@maiZayneTanaka

5 жыл бұрын

June 2019

@valleriabvute2670

5 жыл бұрын

June 2019

@eriazelmakanhiwa6972

5 жыл бұрын

Abigirl Mataranyika 8tiripo

Greetings from Namibia 🇳🇦

2020 from 2018 going Gweru from Mutare .... pfeee paMSU in 3hrs 30 mins .... Everytime l cross Chivhu kusvika Mvuma this was the song haaaaaa for no reason l would just cry

I'm not from Zimbabwe but when I listen to this song ndofunga kumusha

@Blackmoses2

8 жыл бұрын

where are you from then

@ciphodube6133

8 жыл бұрын

+Qhawe Madonko Rhodesia

@singatshoncubemnyandu8580

8 жыл бұрын

zaza

@runganokumsari5209

8 жыл бұрын

wofunga kumsha kupi

@ciphodube6133

8 жыл бұрын

+rungano kumsari Salisbury Rhodesia

These were masters in this field. I think we are only left with Father Aleck Macheso otherwise every other musician in today's world will just do songs that will be on the hit for 2 months and its gone and forgotten

@peternhemachena7267

4 жыл бұрын

Zhakata also but he must focus more on maintaining his brand

His music will live forever 🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥

2020 @22:28.....in UK 🇬🇧 Manchester..in the lockdown... tears 😢...missing home

It's always the Bass Guitar for me🙌🏾 Mhofela you're a legend!🔥

@stimuluspackage5821

2 жыл бұрын

That was Chopper's secret weapon of mass distruction

2019 and still listening.

Ayipedza mface uyu

December 2020. Playing this song onn Christmas and it still hits the same spot as it did back in the day

@theophellusmvicha2038

3 жыл бұрын

its a hit song

2019 I’m here and I’m sure I’m not the only one

Another blast from the past Chautah

12 December 2019 still listening to Chautah

@haileyj1030

4 жыл бұрын

Dec 13th😇

@bridgetmurombodika8082

4 жыл бұрын

He was my best musician I love music and I always listen to his songs

My lovely Great Zimbabwe Ruins❤❤❤

Listening from Cyprus,.... hits different when you aren't at home❤

Lockdown lite 2020, who's with me here

This song reminds me of my late brother😢I miss him,continue to RIP

That lead guitar though. LEGEND

@dumisanluckymzncube452

4 жыл бұрын

The song is saying the first day when u make my face u should change my face because if people look at me they think i thief, mental disturb

@vagonivebasa8910

4 жыл бұрын

that was Never Moyo on lead

the man never forgot his chewa roots, made sure his albums had one song from swahili or chewa. impressive

@kaie7308

4 ай бұрын

Hi father was from Tanzania

Im at peace listening to his music,continue to rest in peace Choppa

Love the song (2022 Gaborone Botswana)

July 2024 still listening this song

Nditu nditu Chauta woo nina ona Vhuto ninali mwana wamasiye nakulila muntawi😢😢

Cant believe i came across such a lovely song.😍😍😍

2 August 2020 enjoying the lyrics, sound and the beat here in Mangame Village Mulanje, Malawi

Gone are the days .....mis my family in Zim

Beautiful song sang in Chewa. Simon is asking God that the day he was being created God should have changed his face appearance. Because when people look at him now they say he looks like a mad man,a thief and a witch. It obviously has deeper meaning to the examples his using.

@sophiemoyo3922

5 жыл бұрын

Serious?

@geraldtchibs312

5 жыл бұрын

thanx for the translation was wondering what its about

@nigelchitumba7865

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining

@kennedygoremusandu3508

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the translation sahwira. Chauta means God right?

@tawandamakaure3509

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always wondered what he is saying. Such a sad song.

one of those absolutely timeless tracks ever - though i cnt understand the language the song's vibe does give the idea that it is a sad song, always wished to sing along correctly - icing on the cake wld be knowing what the lyrics actually mean....legend - enough respect!

@darlingtonmurambiwa5587

2 жыл бұрын

imon Chimbetu - Chauta lyrics Chauta woo! (Dear Lord) Tsiku loyamba lomwelija (On the very first day) Lomwelija Limene munali kulenga ine (When you created me) Ndilomwelo Ndilomweli ndikuti beta munanchinja nkhope(Is the same day I wish you should have slightly altered my facial appearance)......x2 Nkhope yanga (My face) Ndikhala ngati ndiliulira (Appears as if I am crying) Nkhope yanga Ndikhala ngati ndiliupita or bwera, (Its not really clear whether I am going forward or backwards) silidziwika bwino, i (Things have fallen apart) koma munakanchinja nkhope (but you should have changed my facial appearance)....x2 Oyang'ana (Onlookers) Andiyesa Chitsilu yawa (They think that I am foolish) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wakuba ine (They think I am a thief) Oyang'ana Andiyesa wolodza, (they think that I am a witch) chauta munakanchinja nkhope , (God you should have changed my facia appearance)

This man reminds me of my father, he was a big fun of this man. Legends never dies, they conquer our hearts. 💔