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Abreise
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Abreise by Julius Rietz — Lyrics
(Swabian dialect)
Muss i denn, muss i denn
zum Städtele hinaus, Städtele hinaus,
Und du, mein Schatz, bleibst hier ?
Wenn i komm’, wenn i komm’,
wenn i wiedrum komm’,
Kehr’ i ein, mein Schatz, bei dir.
Kann i glei net allweil bei dir sein,
Han i doch mein Freud’ an dir !
Wenn i komm’, wenn i komm’,
wenn i wiedrum komm’,
Kehr’ i ein, mein Schatz, bei dir.
Wie du weinst, wie du weinst,
Dass i wandere muss, wandere muss,
Wie wenn d’ Lieb’ jetzt wär’ vorbei !
Sind au drauss, sind au drauss
Der Mädele viel, Mädele viel,
Lieber Schatz, i bleib dir treu.
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About Abreise
This well-known Swabian folk song, Abreise, expresses the sorrow of parting and the reassurance of faithfulness. The TTBB male voice arrangement captures the poignant blend of melancholy and steadfast love as the singer must leave his sweetheart. The lyrics speak of the lover's tears and the fear that their affection might fade with distance. However, the singer's assurances of loyalty counter these worries, promising a return and enduring devotion despite the presence of other potential admirers. This setting would be a poignant addition to any secular choral program, allowing male voices to explore themes of love, distance, and commitment through a traditional folk idiom.
