Now adieu, beloved father

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by Hermann Hölty (1828 - 1897)

Translation © by Sharon Krebs

Soldaten‑Abschied

(Sung text for setting by H. Sommer)

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Language: German (Deutsch)

Our translations: CAT ENG

  Nun ade, herzliebster Vater,
Nun ade, herzliebste Mutter;
Macht mein Herz nicht allzuschwer.
Mit dem guten Recht und dem guten Schwert
Dem argen Franzmann zugekehrt --
Das ist gar gute Wehr.

  Nun ade, herzliebster Vater,
Nun ade, herzliebste Mutter;
Macht mein Herz nicht allzuschwer.
'S giebt so mancher Schuss, der in's Blaue irrt,
'S giebt so manchen Hieb, der wird gut parirt;
D'rum sorget nicht so sehr.

  Nun ade, herzliebster Vater,
Nun ade, herzliebste Mutter;
Macht mein Herz nicht allzuschwer.
Kehr' als Sieger ich aus der Schlacht zurück,
Dann trinken wir auf Deutschlands Glück
Und -- geben Gott die Ehr'.

Composition:

Hans Sommer

Im Volkston: moderne Volkslieder komponiert für Die Woche

Text Authorship:

by Hermann Hölty (1828 - 1897), "Soldatenlied"

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Soldier's farewell

(Sung text translation for setting by H. Sommer)

See original

Language: English after the German (Deutsch)

  Now adieu, beloved father,
Now adieu, beloved mother,
Do not make my heart all too heavy.
With good justice and the good sword
Turned toward the evil Frenchman --
That is a right good defence.

  Now adieu, beloved father,
Now adieu, beloved mother,
Do not make my heart all too heavy.
There is many a shot that strays into the blue
There is many a blow that is well parried;
Therefore, do not be so anxious.

  Now adieu, beloved father,
Now adieu, beloved mother,
Do not make my heart all too heavy.
When I return victorious from battle,
Then we shall drink to Germany’s good fortune
And -- give God the glory.

Translations of title(s):
"Soldaten-Abschied" = "Soldier's farewell"
"Soldatenlied" = "Soldier's song"

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