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Wach auf mein Herzenschöne, zart Allerliebste mein, ich hör ein süß Getöne von kleinen Waldvöglein, die hör ich so lieblich singen, ich mein, es woll des Tages Schein vom Orient her dringen. Ich hör die Hahnen krähen, und spür den Tag darbei, die kühlen Winde wehen, die Sternlein leuchten frei. Singt uns Frau Nachtigalle, singt uns ein süße Melodei, sie meld't den Tag mit Schalle. Du hast mein Herz umfangen in treu inbrünstger Lieb, ich bin so oft gegangen Feinslieb nach deiner Zier, ob ich dich möcht ersehen, so würd erfreut das Herz in mir, die Wahrheit muß ich g'stehen. Selig ist Tag und Stunde, darin du bist gebor'n, Gott grüß mir dein rot Munde, den ich mir hab erkor'n; kann mir kein Liebre werden, schau daß mein Lieb nicht sei verlor'n, du bist mein Trost auf Erden.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Meins Herzens Schöne", written c1544
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), "Nachtgesang", WoO. 32 no. 14 (1858), published 1926 [ voice and piano ], from Deutsche Volkslieder, no. 14, Leipzig, Breitkopf & Härtel [sung text checked 2 times]
- by Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897), "Wach auf mein Herzensschöne", WoO. 33 no. 16, published [1894], from Deutsche Volkslieder, no. 16, Berlin, N. Simrock [sung text checked 2 times]
Settings in other languages, adaptations, or excerpts:
- Also set in German (Deutsch), [adaptation] ; composed by Johannes Brahms.
Other 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) [singable] (Lau Kanen) , copyright © 2015, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ENG English (Linda Godry) , "Wake up, you, my hearts delight", copyright © 2008, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- FRE French (Français) (Guy Laffaille) , "Réveille-toi, beauté de mon cœur", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
- ITA Italian (Italiano) (Amelia Maria Imbarrato) , "Svegliati, bella del mio cuore", copyright © 2008, (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: 28
Word count: 138
Réveille-toi, beauté de mon cœur, Ma tendre et très chère, J'entends un doux son Venant des petits oiseaux de la forêt, J'entends leurs chants si charmants, Je sens que le jour de lève, Se pressant depuis l'est vers ici. J'entends les coqs chanter, Et je sens le jour arriver, le vent frais souffle, Les petites étoiles brillent avec éclat. Madame Rossignol chante pour nous, Chante pour nous une douce mélodie, Annonçant le jour avec force. Tu as pris mon cœur Avec un amour fidèle et ardent. Je suis allé si souvent, Ma chérie, voir ta beauté, Si pouvais seulement te voir, Mon cœur serait si heureux, Je dois avouer la vérité. Bénis soient le jour et l'heure Où tu es née à moi. Merci à Dieu pour tes lèvres rouges, Que j'ai choisies ; Personne ne peut être plus cher pour moi, Veille à ce que mon amour ne soit pas perdu, Tu es mon réconfort sur terre.
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- Translation from German (Deutsch) to French (Français) copyright © 2012 by Guy Laffaille, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) by Not Applicable [an adaptation]
Based on:
- a text in German (Deutsch) from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Meins Herzens Schöne", written c1544
This text was added to the website: 2012-09-02
Line count: 28
Word count: 157