Hark! 2011
December 12
Kling, Gloeckchen, klingelingeling
Performed by Katrin and Miriam Ruppert (voice)
Words: Karl Enslin (1819-1875)
Music: German traditional
Our song today is "Kling, Gloeckchen, klingelingeling" from Katrin Ruppert and her nine-year-old daughter, Miriam. This is one of Katrin's favorite Christmas carols. She learned it during her childhood in the seventies and loved it. Katrin and Miriam sing the first two verses.
Lyrics
Kling, Gloeckchen, klingelingeling,
kling, Gloeckchen, kling!
Laßt mich ein, ihr Kinder,
ist so kalt der Winter,
oeffnet mir die Tueren,
laßt mich nicht erfrieren.
Kling, Gloeckchen, klingelingeling,
kling, Gloeckchen, kling!
Kling Gloeckchen...
Maedchen hoert und Buebchen,
macht mir auf das Stuebchen,
bring' euch milde Gaben,
sollt' euch dran erlaben.
Kling Gloeckchen...
Kling Gloeckchen...
Hell ergluehn die Kerzen,
oeffnet mir die Herzen,
will drin wohnen froehlich,
frommes Kind, wie selig.
Kling Gloeckchen...
Chime, little bell, chime
Let me come in, children,
winter is so cold,
open your doors,
don`t let me freeze.
Chime, little bell, chime!
Listen girls and boys,
open the parlor,
I will bring fine things,
you shall refresh.
Chime, little bell, chime!
The candles glow bright,
open up your hearts,
I would like to live in them,
pious child, how blessed!
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