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Ich ging vor ein'r Frau Wirtin Haus
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ich ging vor ein'r Frau Wirtin Haus by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Ich ging vor ein'r Frau Wirtin Haus,
man fragt mich, wer ich wäre.
Ich bin ein armer schwarzer Knab,
ich eß und trink gar gerne.
Man setzt mich oben an den Tisch,
ob ich ein Kaufmann wäre.
Und als es an ein Zahlen kam,
mein Säckel, der war leere.
Und da man nun sollt schlafen gahn,
man weist mich in die Scheure.
Da stund ich armer schwarzer Knab,
mein Lachen, das war teure.
Und da ich in die Scheuren kam,
da fing ich an zu nisten.
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About Ich ging vor ein'r Frau Wirtin Haus
This German secular madrigal for SATB voices recounts a humorous encounter of a poor stable boy with an innkeeper. The text paints a vivid picture of the boy’s unwelcome stay, from being questioned about his identity to being relegated to the barn and finding himself pricked by thorns. Despite his misfortunes, the boy finds amusement in his situation, even laughing at his own plight as he wakes to a frosty morning. Melchior Franck’s setting captures the narrative with a blend of wit and charm, making it a delightful choice for a choir looking for engaging, story-telling repertoire.
