Songs Written by Mahmoud Darwish – Sheet Music

Discover sheet music for songs with lyrics by Mahmoud Darwish from Palestine in the Arabic Music Library, including Rita, W Yestajwbonah and Oodou Anni Kuntum – Nashid Al Mawta. This page brings together the songs written by Mahmoud Darwish, so you can explore the melodies that carried these words and play or sing them from clear notation of the melody, maqam and rhythm. It is a practical way to connect Arabic poetry and lyrics with the music built around them.

The library currently holds 7 sheets on this page, and new transcriptions are added regularly. Performers featured include Marcel Khalife, Faraj Abyad and Saleh Abdel Hay. Composers include Marcel Khalife, Faraj Abyad and Mohammad Othman. The pieces span maqamat such as Nahawand(minor), Hijaz Auji and Kurd.

Every score is carefully transcribed in high quality and includes the melody with chords. It is available as a PDF to print and read, as a MIDI file to listen and practise along, and as a source file for anyone who wants to edit the notation or the arrangement. The sheets are made for performers, singers, music students, teachers and producers alike.

Browse the sheets above, pick the ones that suit your level and instrument, and enjoy playing Arabic music with accuracy and ease.