- Eglд«te (karaoke) — Lд«vi

The song is widely used for guitar practice. You can find the full lyrics and guitar chords (starting in F major) on Akordi.lv .

The track by the legendary Latvian rock band Līvi is a quintessential holiday classic, often featured in karaoke rotations during Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Originally composed in 1987 by Ainars Virga with lyrics by Guntars Račs, it has evolved from a Soviet-era New Year's song into a beloved European holiday hit. Song Background and History LД«vi - EglД«te (KARAOKE)

It was first known as "Vecgada dziesma" (New Year's Eve Song) because public Christmas celebrations were restricted under Soviet atheism doctrines. The song is widely used for guitar practice

In 2024, The Guardian included "Eglīte" in its list of the most exciting European Christmas hits, placing it alongside other national classics. Originally composed in 1987 by Ainars Virga with

The song was reportedly written in a stairwell on New Year's Eve to impress girls at a party. Karaoke and Performance Details