Alexis und Nettchen (Volkslieder (Folksongs), set by (Georg Gerson)) (The LiederNet Archive: Texts and Translations to Lieder, mélodies, canzoni, and other classical vocal music)

Alexis und Nettchen

Language: German (Deutsch)

Alexis saß und Nettchen 
umschirmt von Schlehendorn
sie machten Kranz und Kettchen
aus wilden Rittersporn 
und sonst noch was,
was ich nicht nennen mag.

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by Georg Gerson (1790 - 1825), "Alexis und Nettchen", 1812. [voice and piano] [
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This text was added to the website: 2014-04-19
Line count: 6
Word count: 24