Ah, if only the king knew as well

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by Eduard Mörike (1804 - 1875)

Translation © by Sharon Krebs

Ach, wenn's nur der König auch wüßt'

Language: German (Deutsch)

Our translations: CAT CAT DUT ENG FIN FRE POR

Ach, wenn's nur der König auch wüßt',
Wie wacker mein Schätzelein ist!
Für den König, da ließ' er sein Blut,
Für mich aber ebensogut.

Mein Schatz hat kein Band und kein' Stern,
Kein Kreuz wie die vornehmen Herrn,
Mein Schatz wird auch kein General;
Hätt' er nur seinen Abschied einmal!

Es scheinen drei Sterne so hell
Dort über Marien-Kapell;
Da knüpft uns ein rosenrot' Band,
Und ein Hauskreuz ist auch bei der Hand.

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by Eduard Mörike (1804 - 1875), "Die Soldatenbraut" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]

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Ah, if only the king knew as well

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Language: English after the German (Deutsch)

Ah, if only the king knew as well
How valiant my darling is!
He would offer his lifeblood for the king,
But just the same for me.
 
My darling has no ribbons and medals,
No crosses like the lordly gentlemen,
My darling will also not become a general;
If only he could get his discharge!
 
Three stars shine so brightly
There over the Chapel of St. Mary;
There a rosy-red ribbon shall unite us,
And a cross to bear at home is also already on hand.

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Translated titles:
"Die Soldatenbraut" = "The soldier's bride"
"Soldatenbraut" = "Soldier's bride"

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