Dat du min Leevsten büst
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Dat du min Leevsten büst — Lyrics
About Dat du min Leevsten büst
This SAB setting of a traditional German folk song captures a tender moment of clandestine affection. The lyrics, sung in Low German, speak of a lover's desire for their beloved to visit at night. The singer urges their love to come secretly, even as their parents sleep, only knocking gently so as not to arouse suspicion, perhaps mistaken for the wind. The simple yet evocative text explores themes of youthful love and the longing for connection, making this a charming addition to any choir's repertoire.