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Jetzt kommt die Zeit
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Jetzt kommt die Zeit — Lyrics
"Jetzt kommt die Zeit, dass ich wandern muss,
mein Schatz, mein Augentrost!"
"Wann kommst du aber wieder,
dass du mich heiraten tust?"
"Und wenn ich auch jemals wieder komm,
mein Schatz, was nützt es dich!
Lieb hab ich dich von Herzen,
aber heiraten tu ich dich nicht."
"Sind auch die Äpflein rosenrot,
schwarze Kernlein sind darin,
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About Jetzt kommt die Zeit
This traditional German folk song expresses the poignant farewell of a lover, who must depart, leaving their beloved behind with no promise of marriage. The lyrics explore themes of unrequited love and the fleeting nature of youthful affection, using the metaphor of hunting deer to illustrate the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The final stanza offers advice to young women: cherish and love young bachelors before they grow old and their prime has passed. This SATB arrangement brings a rich, multi-voiced dimension to the heartfelt, secular text, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore German folk traditions.
