Neki večer (also known as Pridi zvečer) is a waltz composed by Franc Šegovc, founder of the Slovenian folk music group Štirje kovači (Four Blacksmiths). Established in 1954 and based in the Koroška region of Slovenia, Štirje kovači is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for being the world’s longest-running uninterrupted folk/polka ensemble. The group’s most popular song is Kam le čas beži. Šegovc is widely admired for his distinctive polkas and waltzes, as well as his unique take on accordion playing within the Oberkrainer style of Alpine folk music. If you haven’t listen to his playing (or the group) before, please do it now; you won’t regret it (here’s a link to a half-hour video of their music).
Neki večer has become a staple in the repertoire of Slovenian folk music groups. The lyrics tell a heartfelt story from two perspectives: part A follows a young man who waits in vain for his love, with red roses he picked from the mountains, believing he will always be alone. Part B is from the woman’s perspective, who reflects that she’s always loved him, and wants to be happily together for the rest of their lives.
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📝 Sheet music pdf (F major)