Zogen einst fünf wilde Schwäne [English translation]
Zogen einst fünf wilde Schwäne [English translation]
Once five wild swans passed
swans, shining white and beautiful
Once five wild swans passed
swans, shining white and beautiful
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None was seen again.
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None was seen again.
Once five young birch trees grew
green and fresh on rivers bank
Once five young birch trees grew
green and fresh on rivers bank
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None stood in blossoms.
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None stood in blossoms.
Once five young men passed
proud and brave into battle
Once five young men passed
proud and brave into battle
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None returned home.
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None returned home.
Once five young girls grew
slim and pretty at Memel´s bank
Once five young girls grew
slim and pretty at Memel´s bank
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None bound the bridal wreath.
"Sing, sing, what happened?"
None bound the bridal wreath.
- Artist:Zupfgeigenhansel