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Abschiedsgesang an Wiens Bürger, WoO 121
Staff Notation • Secular, Lieder
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Abschiedsgesang an Wiens Bürger, WoO 121 by Ludwig van Beethoven — Lyrics
1. Keine Klage soll erschallen,
wenn von hier die Fahne zicht,
Thränen keinem Aug' entfallen,
das im Scheiden nach ihr sicht.
Es ist Stolz auf diese Zierde
und Gefühl der Bürgerwürde,
was auf Aller Wangen glüht.
2. Freunde! wünscht in Siegestönen
uns zur edlen Reise Glück.
Heiter folg' uns nach, ihr Schönen!
euer seelenvoller Blick.
Unsers Landes Ruhm zu mehren
zieh'n wir muthig hin, und kehren
würdiger zu euch zurück.
3. Trotzend stehn vor Donnerschlünden
kann wohl auch der Bösewicht.
Milden Sinn mit Muth verbinden,
Menschheit ehren, kann er nicht.
Nie das Glück der Tugend trüben,
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About Abschiedsgesang an Wiens Bürger, WoO 121
Ludwig van Beethoven composed this Lied for solo voice with German text, a secular song intended for a single singer. The title translates to Farewell Song to the Citizens of Vienna. The lyrics express a sentiment of pride and civic dignity, urging citizens to refrain from tears as their fellow countrymen depart. It calls for good wishes for their journey and a promise to return with honor, having increased the glory of their land. The song further contrasts the villain's defiance with the hero's virtue, emphasizing kindness, respect for humanity, and brotherly love as the true duty of German heroes. The text encourages fathers and mothers to rejoice, concluding with a patriotic and uplifting message.
