German Song Lyrics
German Christmas Carols
Lyrics in German and English (Literal translation)
Stille Nacht - Silent Night
See "Stille Nacht" Part 1 for the standard English translation by John Freeman Young (1863), and more about the history of this carol.
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| DEUTSCH Music: Franz Xaver Gruber, 1818 Words: Joseph Mohr, 1816/1818 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Alles schläft; einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Hirten erst kundgemacht Durch der Engel Halleluja, Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Christ, der Retter ist da! Christ, der Retter ist da! Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'. Christ, in deiner Geburt! Christ, in deiner Geburt! |
ENGLISH Literal English prose translation by Hyde Flippo Silent night, holy night All is sleeping, alone watches Only the close, most holy couple. Blessed boy in curly hair, Sleep in heavenly peace! Sleep in heavenly peace! Silent night, holy night, Shepherds just informed By the angels' hallelujah, It rings out far and wide: Christ the Savior is here! Christ the Savior is here! Silent night, holy night, Son of God, oh how laughs Love out of your divine mouth, Because now the hour of salvation strikes for us. Christ, in Thy birth! Christ, in Thy birth! |
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