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Frisch gesungen (Hab oft im Kreise der Lieben)
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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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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Frisch gesungen (Hab oft im Kreise der Lieben) by Friedrich Silcher — Lyrics
Hab oft im Kreise der Lieben
In duftigem Grase geruht,
Und mir ein Liedlein gesungen,
Und alles war hübsch und gut.
Hab einsam auch mich gehärmet
In bangem düsterem Mut,
Und habe wieder gesungen,
Und alles war wieder gut.
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About Frisch gesungen (Hab oft im Kreise der Lieben)
Friedrich Silcher was a prolific composer and collector of German folk songs. This setting, Frisch gesungen, is a testament to that tradition. Originally written for TTBB, it has also been arranged for SATB, making it suitable for a variety of male and mixed choirs. The German text speaks of the restorative power of singing, whether in times of joy or sorrow. It suggests that by singing out one's troubles, even when feeling down or angry, a sense of well-being can be restored. The final stanza offers direct encouragement to sing out with gusto, promising that all will be well again. It is a simple, heartfelt message delivered in a typically accessible folk-song style.
