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Die Wollust in den Maien, die Zeit hat Freuden bracht, Die Blümlein mancherleien, Ein jeglichs nach sein'r G'stalt, Das sind die roten Röselein, Der Feyl, der grüne Klee; Von herzer Liebe scheiden Das tut weh. Der Vögelein Gesange, Die Zeit hat Freuden bracht, Ihr Lieb tät mich bezwingen, Freundlich sie zu mir sprach: Sollt, schönes Lieb, ich fragen dich, Wollst fein berichten mich. Genad mir, schöne Frauen, So sprach ich. Nach manchem Seufzer schwere, Komm ich wohl wieder dar, Nach Jammer und nach Leide Seh ich dein Äuglein klar. Ich bitt dich, Auserwählte mein, Laß dir befohlen sein Das treue, junge Herze, Das Herze mein.
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Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897), "Die Wollust in den Maien", WoO. 32 no. 27 (1858), published 1926 [ voice and piano ], from Deutsche Volkslieder, no. 27, Leipzig, Breitkopf & Härtel [sung text checked 1 time]
- by Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897), "Die Wohllust in den Maien", WoO. posth. 37 no. 9 (1859-62) [ SSA chorus a cappella ], from 16 Deutsche Volkslieder, no. 9 [sung text checked 1 time]
- by Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897), "Die Wollust in den Maien", WoO. 34 (Vierzehn deutsche Volkslieder) no. 11, published 1865 [ SATB chorus ], from Deutsche Volkslieder für gemischten Chor, no. 11, Winterthur, Rieter-Biedermann [sung text checked 1 time]
Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- CAT Catalan (Català) (Salvador Pila) , copyright © 2022, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) (Wim Reedijk) , "Hoe vrolijk is toch Mei", copyright © 2003, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- DUT Dutch (Nederlands) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , copyright © 2015, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Laura Prichard) , copyright © 2016, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Pierre Mathé) , "Volupté du mois de mai", copyright © 2013, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
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This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
Line count: 24
Word count: 105
Pleasure in springtime, This time of year has brought joy, The diverse little blossoms, Each according to its own kind, There are red rosebuds, The violet, the green clover; Parting from my Love [in springtime] Pains me. The little birds’ singing, This time of year has brought joy, Her love has conquered me, She spoke to me in a friendly way: “Should, my handsome darling, I ask you something, Answer me truthfully.” “Be gracious to me, beautiful Lady,” I responded. After many heavy sighs, I will return to you, After enduring anguish and sorrow I’ll see your clear eyes. I beg you, my intended, Place under your protection This true, young heart, This heart of mine.
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Translation of title "Die Wollust in den Maien" = "Lusty May"Text Authorship:
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- a text in German (Deutsch) from Volkslieder (Folksongs)
This text was added to the website: 2016-11-16
Line count: 24
Word count: 116