Lili Marleen [English translation]

In front of the barrack, in front of its large gate

There was a lantern

And still it's standing there

Let's meet again in the lantern's shine

Let's be standing underneath of it

Like Lili Marleen used to do

Like Lili Marleen used to do

Both of our shadows looked like a single one

That we loved each other

Everyone could conclude

And all the people may see it

When we stand underneath the lantern

Like Lili Marleen used to do

Like Lili Marleen used to do

The sentry was already calling,

They bugled the last post

"That may cost you three days!"

"Comrade, I'll be right in!"

That was when we had to say goodbye

How I wished I could go with you

With you, Lili Marleen

With you, Lili Marleen

It knows the sound of your steps

The lovely way you walk

It's burning each and every night

But about me it has forgotten since a long time

And should a woe happen to me -

Who'll be the one, standing by the lantern with you?

With you, Lili Marleen?

With you, Lili Marleen?

From the realm of silence

From the earthen grounds

Lifts me like I'm dreaming oh your lovely mouth

When nightly mists are drifting

I'll be standing by the lantern

Like once Lili Marleen

Like once Lili Marleen

• Artist:Lale Andersen
• Album:Single (1939)