Zogen einst fünf wilde Schwäne [English translation]

Once five wild swans passed

swans, shining white and beautiful

Once five wild swans passed

swans, shining white and beautiful

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None was seen again.

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None was seen again.

Once five young birch trees grew

green and fresh on rivers bank

Once five young birch trees grew

green and fresh on rivers bank

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None stood in blossoms.

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None stood in blossoms.

Once five young men passed

proud and brave into battle

Once five young men passed

proud and brave into battle

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None returned home.

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None returned home.

Once five young girls grew

slim and pretty at Memel´s bank

Once five young girls grew

slim and pretty at Memel´s bank

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None bound the bridal wreath.

"Sing, sing, what happened?"

None bound the bridal wreath.

• Artist:Zupfgeigenhansel