(Don't Go, My Crane) is a profound piece of Turkish folk music, specifically a Deyiş (a spiritual song or poem) often performed within the Alevi-Bektashi tradition. 1. Origins and Authorship
It is often performed as a Semah , which is the ritual dance and music of the Alevi faith.
The lyrics are attributed to Dedemoğlu , an 18th-century folk poet.