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Ich bin nicht gern allein
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Ich bin nicht gern allein by Friedrich Schneider — Lyrics
1. Ich bin nicht gern allein
mit meinem Glase Wein.
Mag allein der Geizhals fasten
neben dem verschlossnen Kasten,
mag allein an finst'rer Mauer
stehn der Dieb auf seiner Lauer;
Ich bin nicht gern allein
mit meinem Glase Wein.
2. Mag allein der ernste Weise
brüten, bis er wird zum Greise,
so zu leben und zu lieben,
wie's die Schule vorgeschrieben;
Ich bin nicht gern ...
3. Mag der Mönch in seiner Zelle
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About Ich bin nicht gern allein
Friedrich Schneider's Ich bin nicht gern allein is a secular German partsong for TTBB male voices. The text expresses a clear preference for good company over solitude, using vivid comparisons to illustrate the point. The singer contrasts his own enjoyment of wine with the miser hoarding his money, the thief lurking in the shadows, the pedantic scholar, and the monk battling temptation. The verses playfully dismiss these solitary figures, ultimately returning to the simple pleasure of companionship. This piece would be well-suited for occasions where a light-hearted, social atmosphere prevails, offering a robust and engaging musical challenge for a male choir.
