Oh do not weep, oh be happy

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by Theobald Kerner (1817 - 1907)

Translation © by Sharon Krebs

O weine nicht, o freue dich

Language: German (Deutsch)

Our translations: CAT ENG

O weine nicht, o freue dich,
Bin ich auch fern von dir,
Ob nah', ob fern -- ich denke dein,
Die Liebe zieht mit mir.

Sie schickt den Traum mir in der Nacht,
Ist mir am Tag Geleit,
Sie flüstert:  Bleibe treu, o Herz,
Bleib' treu in Freud und Leid!

In Freud' und Leid ich bleibe treu,
Ich liebe dich allein,
Ich finde ja kein' lieber Lieb,
Wie könnt’ ich untreu seyn!

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Confirmed with Gedichte von Theobald Kerner, Stuttgart: Hallberger’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1852, page 127.

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by Theobald Kerner (1817 - 1907), "Zum Abschied" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]

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Oh do not weep, oh be happy

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Language: English after the German (Deutsch)

Oh do not weep, oh be happy,
Even if I am far from you,
Whether near or far -- I think of you,
Love travels along with me.

Love send me the dreams of the night,
Love is my guide by day,
Love whispers:  Remain true, oh heart,
Remain true in joy and sorrow!

In joy and sorrow I remain true,
I love you alone,
For I could not find a dearer love,
How could I be unfaithful!

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Translated titles:
"Zum Abschied" = "In farewell"
"Zum Abschied (Ständchen)" = "In Farewell (Serenade)"
"Lied im Volkston" = "Song in Folk Style"
"O weine nicht" = "Oh do not weep"
"Abschied" = "Farewell"

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This text was added to the website: 2014-06-12
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