Wenn die Soldaten [English translation]

1.)

When the soldiers come marching into town

All the girls would open up their doors and windows

Why is that so? That's because ...

Why is that so? That's because ...

That's just because of the Chingdarussa, Bangdarussaboom!

That's just because of the Chingdarussa, Bangdarussaboom!1

2.)

Bicolored scarves, mustaches and stars 2

The girls love to hug and kiss

Why is that so? That's because ...

3.)

A glass of red wine and a piece of roast

The girls spend for their soldiers

Why is that so? That's because ...

4.)

When on the battlefields the bombs and granades are bursting

The girls would cry for their soldiers

Why is that so? That's because ...

5.)

When the soldiers return to their homelands

Their girls have already married

Why is that so? That's because ...

1. onomatopoeia for the sound of a military marching band2. stars on uniforms and epaulettes

• Artist:Marlene Dietrich