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Abschied
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Abschied by Konrad Max Kunz — 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 Abschied
Konrad Max Kunz’s Abschied is a setting of a tender farewell, sung in a Swabian dialect. The text paints a poignant scene of lovers parting, with the singer reassuring their beloved that distance will not diminish their devotion. The lyrics express the pain of leaving but also a deep commitment to return and remain faithful. This SATB arrangement of the folk song captures the emotional essence of the original, making it a moving choice for a secular choral programme. The music would suit a choir looking for a piece that combines heartfelt sentiment with accessible vocal writing.
