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Die Wacht am Rhein
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Die Wacht am Rhein by Karl Wilhelm — Lyrics
Es braust ein Ruf wie Donnerhall
wie Schwertgeklirr und Bogenprall
zum Rhein, zum Rhein zum deutschen Rhein
Wer will des Stromes Hüter sein?
Refrain:
Lieb Vaterland magst ruhig sein;
fest steht und treu die Wacht
die Wacht am Rhein!
Durch hunderttausend zuckt es schnell,
und aller Augen blitzen hell;
der deutsche Jüngling, fromm und stark,
beschirmt die heil'ge Landesmark.
Er blickt hinauf in Himmels Au'n
da Heldenväter niederschau'n
und schwört mit stolzer Kampfeslust
du Rhein bleibst deutsch wie meine Brust!
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About Die Wacht am Rhein
This stirring German patriotic song, Die Wacht am Rhein, is set for SSA voices. The text paints a vivid scene of national defense, beginning with a thunderous call for vigilance at the Rhine river. It speaks of a united people, young men strong and pious, protecting their sacred borders. The lyrics evoke a solemn oath, sworn while looking up to ancestral heroes, to keep the Rhine German. It declares that as long as there is a drop of blood left, or a sword or rifle ready, no enemy will ever set foot on their shores. This is a powerful expression of homeland security and unwavering resolve.
