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Liebesscherz
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Liebesscherz by Friedrich Silcher — Lyrics
Wo a kleins Hüttle steht, ist a kleins Gütle;
wo a kleins Hüttle steht, ist a kleins Gut;
und wo viel Bube sind, Maidle sind, Bube sind,
do ist's halt lieble, do ist's halt gut.
Lieble ist's überall, lieble auf Erde,
lieble ist's überall, lustig im Mai;
wenn es nur mögle wär, z'mache wär, mögle wär,
mei müsst du werde, mei müsst du sein.
Wenn zu mei'm Schätzerl kommst, tu mer's schön grüße,
wenn zu mei'm Schätzerl kommst, sag em viel Grüß;
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About Liebesscherz
Friedrich Silcher was a central figure in the German Lied tradition, known for his arrangements of folk songs. This TTBB setting, Liebesscherz, is a charming example of his secular vocal music. The German lyrics speak of simple joys and heartfelt affection. The first verse describes the contentment found in a small cottage and the liveliness of a place with many young people. The second expresses a longing for love and the beauty of May. The final verse offers a poignant message to a beloved, instructing the singer to convey greetings, pretend the singer is gone if the beloved is happy, but promise to return if they are sad. It is a tender reflection on love and longing.
