O Tannenbaum
Christmas Songs Lyrics
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wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Dein Kleid will mich
was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Trost und Kraft
zu jeder Zeit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Das soll dein Kleid
mich lehren.
The song "O Tannenbaum" is a popular Christmas carol that originated in Germany in the 16th century. The song starts with the phrase "O Tannenbaum", which means "O Christmas tree" in English, and continues to describe the tree and its characteristics. The first verse talks about the loyalty of the tree's leaves, which remain green even in winter. The second verse describes how often the sight of a Christmas tree has brought joy during the holiday season. The final verse reflects on the lessons the tree's greenery can teach us about hope and steadfastness.
The lyrics are simple, but they are very evocative and effective in conveying the emotions associated with Christmas. The use of the Christmas tree as a symbol of hope and constancy is a common theme in many cultures, and the song captures this sentiment perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, your leaves are ever faithful!
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
You are not only green in summertime, but also in winter when it snows.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, your leaves are ever faithful!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! You can please me greatly!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
How often at Christmas time have you brought me great joy!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! You can please me greatly!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Dein Kleid will mich was lehren:
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! Your dress teaches me something:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit gibt Trost und Kraft zu jeder Zeit.
Hope and steadfastness bring comfort and strength at any time.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Das soll dein Kleid mich lehren.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! That should teach me your dress.
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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ACTUAL TRANSLATION
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree,
How loyal are your leaves!
You not only green in summer time,
No even in winter when it snows.
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree,
How loyal are your leaves! O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
How loyal are your leaves / needles!
You're green not only in the summertime,
No, so in winter when it snows.
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
How loyal are your leaves / needles!
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree!
I like you very much!
How often has it not at Christmas time
A tree from you makes me happy!
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree!
I like you very much! O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
You can please me very much!
How often has not at Christmastime
A tree like you given me such joy!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree,
You can please me very much!
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree!
Your dress wants to teach me something:
Hope and constancy
Gives comfort and strength at all times.
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree!
Your dress should teach me that.
Heath St John
I've come across these lyrics, in a book:-
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
With lush green boughs unchanging -
Green when the Summer sun is bright,
And when the forest's cold and white.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
With lush green boughs unchanging.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
We gladly bid you welcome.
A pyramid of light you seem,
A galaxy of stars that gleam.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
We gladly bid you welcome.
Published in ' Christmas Songs & Poems', (a single book, in a four-part 'Kingfisher Books' ' box-set, called 'The Christmas Collection'), London, 1992.
It doesn't mention Ernst Anschütz's or any Lyricist's name.
Dr. Ludwig
Here you see the beautiful Dresden :) Be prepared for a present later!
Major Junkers
Dr. Ludwig Ohne Zweifel eine der schönsten Städte unseres Vaterlandes 👍🏻 Ein wunderschönes Bild noch dazu! Beste Weihnachtsgrüße aus Dresden Kamerad Ludwig!
Lukas STARK
Dr. Ludwig Sie sind wahrlich ein Held des Deutschen Volkes.
Gordon Keane
Yes. I love that they rebuilt the church. Happy Christmas!
Goku
@Dr. Ludwig Thank you for uploading this your Chanel is a godsend of historical and ethnic content
Stephen Alderson
Ich bin Engländer und liebe es, deutsche Weihnachtsmusik zu hören und liebe es, nach Deutschland zu gehen und neues Essen zu probieren. Ich wünsche Ihnen ein wunderschönes Weihnachtsfest und ein gutes neues Jahr
S.S💕💕
Me too
Issac Casey
Und ich auch 🎄
tiktoktrader7
Ich bin Amerikaner deutscher Abstammung und spreche halb fließend Deutsch. Ich liebe es, diese Musik zu hören, so schön. Und Sie auch!
Michael St
@tiktoktrader7 Es freut mich zu hören, ferne Leute deutscher Abstammung sprechen noch die Heimatsprache.