Schützen‑Trinklied
Language: German (Deutsch)
Die Schützen sind ein frisches Volk
Zu Stadt
Und Land,
Wie man kein muntrers hat
Und teurers fand!
Drum lassen sie sich's wohl auch sein:
Bringt Wein,
Schenkt ein!
Ihr Brüder bringt's euch zu
Auf du und du!
Die Schützen sind ein frohes Volk
Zu Stadt
Und Land,
Sie kämpfen kühne That
Und halten Stand!
Drum singen sie froh im Verein:
Bringt Wein,
Schenkt ein!
Hoch leb' zu jeder Stund'
Der Schützenbund!
Die Schützen sind ein freies Volk
Zu Stadt
Und Land,
Sie halten kurzen Rath,
Gehn Hand in Hand!
Drum jubeln sie auch drauf und drein:
Bringt Wein,
Schenkt ein!
Den Stutzen nehmt zur Hand
Für's Vaterland!
Confirmed with Das Buch der Lieder von Müller von der Werra, Leipzig: Ludwig Denicke, 1866, pages 290-291.
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The riflemen's drinking song
Language: English after the German (Deutsch)
The riflemen are a brisk lot
In the city
And the country,
As there are none merrier
And dearer to be found!
And therefore, they do themselves well:
Bring wine,
Pour it out!
Ye brethren, drink it up
As good friends!
The riflemen are a joyful lot
In the city
And the country,
With bold exploits they do battle
And are steadfast!
Therefore, they sing in joyful unison:
Bring wine,
Pour it out!
Three cheers at all hours
For the alliance of the riflemen!
The riflemen are an unfettered lot
In the city
And the country,
They take quick counsel [with each other],
They go hand and hand!
Therefore, they also rejoice up and down:
Bring wine,
Pour it out!
Take your carbine in your hand
For our homeland!
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