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Schön Liebchen im Herzen, auf den Lippen ein Lied, Der [Bursch]1 in die Ferne, [in]2 weite Ferne zieht, [Sein Rock ist verschossen, doch frisch]3 sein Gemüth . . . Daß Gott dich auf der Reise, du [junges Blut]4, [behüt'?]5 Auf dem Berge hoch oben im Morgensonnenstrahl, Da sieht er noch einmal zurück [in das]6 Thal. Am Strome durch Bäume wie schimmert die Stadt Die Stadt, die nur ein Karzer, doch tausend Schenken hat! Von Weinlaub umzogen am Thore steht ein Haus Da [blickt so verstohlen ein Mädchen]7 heraus. Sie faltet die Hände vor übergroßem Schmerz Und sendet Gebete stillweinend himmelwärts. Ihr Augen voll Tränen, du liebes frommes Licht, Lebt wohl [und vergeßt mich, ihr nassen]8 Sterne, nicht! Nach euch will ich schauen in heller [Sommerpracht]9, Zu euch will ich beten in [der stillen, stillen]10 Nacht. Lebt wohl auch, ihr Brüder, des Vaterlandes Zier! Ich bring euch das letzte, allerletzte Schmollis hier. Leb wohl, mit der Kreide bezahlter Schenkwirth du, Ihr Kneipen und Pedelle und du Karzer auch dazu! Zu den Lieben noch sendet der Bursche manchen Gruß, Wie Einer, der nicht scheiden will und doch scheiden muß. Still über [die]11 Wange ihm Thrän' an Thräne zieht . . . Daß Gott dich auf der Reise, du treues Blut, behüt'!
C. Isenmann sets stanzas 1-3
About the headline (FAQ)
View original text (without footnotes)Confirmed with Gedichte von Eduard Kauffer, Leipzig: Theodor Thomas, 1850, pages 122-123
Note provided by Johann Winkler for stanza 5, line 2, word 7: "Schmollis" is an obsolete student-slang word, used in student parties, meaning an offer or exhortation to drink to fraternity.
1 Isenmann: "Sänger"2 Esser: "in die"
3 Isenmann: "Die Wang ist erbleichet, doch frisch ist"
4 Isenmann: "treues Herz"
5 Esser: "behüt'!"
6 Esser: "ins"
7 Isenmann: "schauet verstohlen ein Mägdelein"
8 Isenmann: "nun und vergesst mich, ihr holden"
9 Isenmann: "Sonnenpracht"
10 Isenmann: "stiller, stiller"
11 Esser: "seine"
Text Authorship:
- by Eduard Ernst Heinrich Kauffer (1824 - 1874), "Der fahrende Student" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]
- sometimes misattributed to Justinus (Andreas Christian) Kerner (1786 - 1862)
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Heinrich Esser (1818 - 1872), "Der fahrende Student", op. 60 (3 Lieder) no. 1, published 1858 [ voice and piano ], Leipzig, Siegel [sung text checked 1 time]
- by Carl Isenmann (1839 - 1889), "Des Sängers Abschied", op. 33 (Drei Gesänge für Männerchor) no. 2, published 1881, stanzas 1-3 [ men's chorus a cappella ], Mannheim, Sohler [sung text checked 1 time]
Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- ENG English (Sharon Krebs) , copyright © 2014, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Research team for this page: Emily Ezust [Administrator] , Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor] , Johann Winkler
This text was added to the website: 2011-06-01
Line count: 24
Word count: 222
The beautiful beloved in his heart, upon his lips a song, Into the distance, the far distance the [lad]1 travels; [His coat is old and worn]2, but his spirit is fresh . . . You [young blood]3, may God protect you on your journey! Upon the mountain, high up in the sunbeams of morning, There he gazes back once more into the valley. The city, how it shimmers through the trees along the river, The city that has only one campus prison, but a thousand taverns! Garlanded with vine leaves, a house stands at the city gate. From it, [so]4 furtively, a maiden peeps out. She folds her hands in immense pain, And quietly weeping, she sends prayers heavenward. You eyes full of tears, you dear, pious light, Farewell and, you [tear-wet]5 stars, forget me not! Toward you I shall gaze in bright and glorious [summer]6, To you shall I pray in [the quiet]7, quiet night. Farewell too, my brethren, you ornament of the land! Herewith I bring to you the last, the very last toast. Farewell to you tavern-keeper whom I paid by chalking up what I drank, You pubs and porters and you campus prison as well! To his loved ones the lad still sends many a greeting, Like one who does not want to part, and yet must part, Silently over his cheeks flows tear upon tear; -- May God protect you upon your journey, you faithful blood!
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View original text (without footnotes)Translations of titles:
"Der fahrende Student" = "The travelling student"
"Des Sängers Abschied" = "The minstrel's parting"
2 Isenmann: "His cheeks have grown pale
3 Isenmann: "faithful heart"
4 omitted by Isenmann
5 Isenmann: "now and, you lovely"
6 Isenmann: "sunshine"
7 Isenmann: "quiet"
Text Authorship:
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Eduard Ernst Heinrich Kauffer (1824 - 1874), "Der fahrende Student" and misattributed to Justinus (Andreas Christian) Kerner (1786 - 1862)
This text was added to the website: 2014-08-22
Line count: 24
Word count: 251