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Some lyrics of popular Alsatian song

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Some lyrics of popular Alsatian song...

These songs are examples of the rich Alsatian musical tradition, which mixes French, German and Swiss influences.

"On the bridge of Avignon" in English

  • On the bridge of Avignon
  • We dance there, we dance there
  • On the bridge of Avignon
  • We all dance in circles

"On the bridge of Avignon" in Alsatian:

  • Sur da brugg vun Oweñ
  • Dochde mer der Hüf
  • Vom Johr ferbim sin alli do
  • Gingemer alli druff, alli druff

"Beautiful night, holy night" in English

  • Beautiful night, holy night
  • All is calm, all is light
  • Only the angels remain awake
  • Keeping their vigil in the silence of their knees.

"Beautiful night, holy night" in Alsatian:

  • Schìni Nacht, hölli Nacht
  • Alls schlofft, einsam wacht
  • Num d' Engel allinie
  • Halte Wach' in dem Dschungel der Knie.

"O fir tree, O fir tree" in English

  • O fir tree, O fir tree
  • How faithful are your leaves !
  • You are not only green in summer
  • But also in winter, when it snows.

"O fir tree, O fir tree" in Alsatian:

  • O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
  • Wie treu sind deine Blätter !
  • Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit
  • Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.

"Lisbeth, Lisbeth," in English

  • Lisbeth, Lisbeth
  • The ewe, the ewe
  • It's so warm and sweet
  • Lisbeth, Lisbeth
  • It's so warm and soft

"S'Lisbeth" von Rammstein in Alsatian:

  • S'Lisbeth, s'Lisbeth
  • S'Schaf, s'Schaf
  • S'isch so warm un weich
  • S'Lisbeth, s'Lisbeth
  • S'isch so warm un weich
  • S'isch so warm un weich.

Here are some popular Alsatian songs:

"O Rosemarie" - This song, popularised by the Alsatian singer Marcel Deiss, tells the story of a young man who is in love with Rosemarie and sings of his passion for her.

"A small white wine from Alsace" - This popular song is known throughout France and celebrates Alsatian white wine. It was popularised by the Alsatian singer and composer Charles Metz.

"Hans im Schnockeloch" - This traditional Alsatian song tells the story of Hans, a fictional character who lives in a cellar in Alsace. The song is often accompanied by a dance.

"La Montagne du Schuss" - This song celebrates the ski resort of Schuss in the Alsatian Vosges. It was written and performed by the Alsatian group Les Charlots.

"S'Katzle geht im Drecke" - This traditional Alsatian song tells the story of a cat walking through the mud. The song is often sung by children in Alsace.

"Hopp, Schwiizerland" - Although this song is Swiss, it is also very popular in Alsace. It celebrates the beauty of the Swiss mountains and is often sung at festivals and popular gatherings.

"S'Liewe isch nit immer Rose" - A song about the difficulty of life and the fact that not everything is easy, but you have to have hope.

"Elsass, Du mein Heimatland" - A song that celebrates Alsace and its culture, evoking the landscapes, traditions and people of the region.

"Ach, du lieber Augustin" - Although this song is of Austrian origin, it is also very popular in Alsace. It tells the story of a street musician who falls ill during a plague epidemic.

"S'Wackelpudding-Lied" - A children's song about a pudding that shakes and moves and amuses the little ones.

"Männerchörli" - A humorous song that parodies male choirs and tells the story of a group of clumsy singers.

There are of course many other folk songs in Alsace, but these give a good overview of the diversity of themes in the traditional music of the region.

 

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