What are the lyrics of Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5 by Robert Schumann?

“Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5” begins: Ein Schifflein ziehet leise… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5?

Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5 was composed by Robert Schumann.

What language is Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5 sung in?

Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5 is sung in German, English.

Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Composer: Robert Schumann

Format: Staff

Language: German, English

Pages: 5 pages

This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5 by Robert Schumann — Lyrics

Ein Schifflein ziehet leise den Strom hin seine Gleise, es schweigen, die drin wandern, denn keiner kennt den andern. Was zieht hier aus dem Felle der braune Waldgeselle? Ein Horn, das sanft erschallet, das Ufer widerhallet! Von seinem Wanderstabe schraubt jener Stift und Habe, und mischt mit Flötentönen sich in des Hornes Dröhnen.

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About Das Schifflein, Op.146 No. 5

Robert Schumann’s Das Schifflein paints a serene scene of a small boat gliding down a river. The passengers are silent, each lost in their own thoughts. The gentle sound of a horn and flute arises from the forest, soon joined by the song of a maiden. Even the rowers keep time with their oars to the music. As the boat reaches its destination and the travellers disembark, they part with a poignant question: when will they meet again on such a journey? This SATB setting captures the peaceful yet slightly melancholic mood of the German text, with an English translation provided for wider accessibility.