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Die drei Röselein
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Die drei Röselein by Friedrich Silcher — Lyrics
1. Jetzt gang i ans Brünnele, trink aber net,
do such' i mein herztausige Schatz, find'en aber net.
2. Do lass i meine Äugelein um und um geh'n,
do sieh'n i mein herztausige Schatz bei m'en Andre steh'n.
3. Und bei m'en Andre stehe seh'n, ach, das tut weh!
jetzt b'hüt die Gott, herztausiger Schatz, di bsieh'n i nimmemeh.
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About Die drei Röselein
Friedrich Silcher's Die drei Röselein is a secular folk song for TTBB voices in German. The text tells a poignant story of lost love and uncertainty. The narrator searches for their beloved at a well, only to find them with another. Heartbroken, the narrator writes a farewell letter and later lies down in the hay. Three red roses fall into their lap, leading to the agonizing question of whether their beloved is alive or dead. The song's simple yet powerful narrative, set to folk-like melodies, makes it a compelling choice for male choirs looking to explore themes of love, loss, and longing.
