This edition was prepared by Stefan Obendorf — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Guter Mond, du gehst so stille
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Guter Mond, du gehst so stille by Anonymous — Lyrics
Guter Mond, du gehst so stille
Durch die Abendwolken hin.
Deines Schöpfers weiser Wille
Hieß auf jene Bahn dich zieh'n.
Leuchte freundlich jedem Müden
In das stille Kämmerlein
Und dein Schimmer gieße Frieden
Ins bedrängte Herz hinein!
Guter Mond, o gieße Frieden
In das arme Menschenherz.
Wende von dem Schmerz hienieden
Uns're Seele himmelwärts.
Mild und freundlich schaust du nieder
Von des Himmels blauem Zelt,
Und es tönen unsre Lieder
Hell hinauf zum Herrn der Welt.
Guter Mond du wandelst leise
An dem blauen Himmelszelt,
Wo dich Gott zu seinem Preise
Hat als Leuchte hingestellt
Blicke traulich zu uns nieder
Durch die Nacht aufs Erdenrund.
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About Guter Mond, du gehst so stille
This arrangement of the familiar German folk song Guter Mond, du gehst so stille opens with a gentle, flowing melody passed between the voices. The SATB setting creates a warm and resonant texture, perfectly capturing the contemplative mood of the lyrics. The text itself, a secular poem, addresses the moon as a symbol of peace and divine guidance, asking it to illuminate troubled hearts and turn souls heavenward. The composer’s musical setting emphasizes the serene and comforting nature of the moon, its steady journey across the night sky reflecting a sense of calm assurance. This piece would be an ideal choice for choirs seeking a piece that is both musically accessible and emotionally evocative.
