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Gute Nacht!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gute Nacht! by Wilhelm Taubert — Lyrics
1. Gute Nacht, gute Nacht!
Allen Müden sei's gebracht!
Neigt der Tag sich still zu Ende,
ruhen alle fleiß'gen Hände,
bis der Morgen neu erwacht.
Gute Nacht, gute Nacht!
2. Geht zur Ruh, geht zur Ruh!
Schließt die müden Augen zu!
Stiller wird es auf den Straßen,
nur den Wächter hört man blasen,
und die Nacht ruft allen zu:
Geht zur Ruh, geht zur Ruh!
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About Gute Nacht!
Wilhelm Taubert's Gute Nacht! is a secular German partsong for SATB choir. The text paints a serene evening scene, bidding farewell to the day and encouraging weary hands to rest until morning. It then calls for sleepers to close their eyes, noting the stillness of the streets broken only by the watchman's horn, as night calls everyone to rest. The lyrics suggest sweet slumber and pleasant dreams, even if love has disturbed one's peace. Finally, it reassures singers that they will sleep until morning, free from fear, with the knowledge that a father watches over them. This setting captures the gentle transition from day to night and the comfort found in peaceful rest.
