: The folk song was compiled by Muzaffer Sarısözen from the legendary Aşık Veysel Şatıroğlu .
: The lyrics are attributed to the 16th-century poet Pir Sultan Abdal . It reflects his historical conflict with Hızır Paşa, where he expresses his yearning for his homeland (Banaz) and his "Shah" while facing imprisonment and eventual execution in Sivas. Key Instrumental and Fon Müzikleri Versions
For those wanting to perform the piece, it is a staple for both short-neck (kısa sap) and long-neck (uzun sap) bağlama players.
: Iconic renditions that often serve as background atmosphere include those by Selda Bağcan , Arif Sağ & Musa Eroğlu , and Mustafa Ceceli (Live) . Learning to Play (Saz/Bağlama)
: For a contemporary twist, there are Epic Psychedelic Anatolian Rock versions that blend traditional melodies with distortion guitars.
Sivas Ellerinde Sazım Çalınır - müzik ve şarkı sözleri: Selda Bağcan | Spotify. Sivas Ellerinde Sazım Çalınır (Enstrümantal II)
