O Tannenbaum
Cole Nat 'King' Lyrics
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Wie treu sind deine Blätter
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
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
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
Wie oft hat nicht zur Winterzeit
Ein Zweig von dir mich hoch erfreut
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blätter
The song "O Tannenbaum" ("Oh Christmas Tree" in English) is a classic German Christmas carol that has become popular all around the world. In the song, the singer is praising the evergreen tree for its faithfulness, beauty, and ability to bring joy to people during the winter season. The first verse establishes the tree as a symbol of steadfastness, with its faithful leaves staying green even in the winter snow. The second verse personalizes the tree as a source of delight for the singer, who recalls many happy memories of finding joy in its branches during past winters.
The song is a celebration of the Christmas tree, which has been a central aspect of Christmas celebrations for centuries. In Germany, the tradition of decorating evergreen trees with lights, ornaments, and garlands dates back to the 16th century. The first widespread use of Christmas trees outside of Germany began in the early 19th century, with the custom soon spreading through Europe and North America. The lyrics of "O Tannenbaum" have been translated into many languages and the melody has been used in various contexts around the world, making it a truly universal Christmas song.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blätter
How faithful are your branches
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blätter
How faithful are your branches
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit
You don't only green in summertime
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
No, also in winter, when it snows
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blätter
How faithful are your branches
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
You can please me very much
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
You can please me very much
Wie oft hat nicht zur Winterzeit
How often in wintertime
Ein Zweig von dir mich hoch erfreut
A branch of yours has made me very happy
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blätter
How faithful are your branches
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Ernst Anschuetz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@burglekutt6304
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
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!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, 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 Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Dein Kleid will mich was lehren!
@Mat-345
Now for the first time in my life I heard him singing in my native german language. Thank you very much.
@evaconde7220
@Joanna Deutsch 🎶✨💖🌏
@chriscc7314
Is the best version
@orastellathefirst
I'm very impressed with his pronunciation
@TMNTfever
I just love Nat King Cole. He sang in so many languages (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and probably more). It's as if he knew that people hearing their native tongue in his glorious voice brought joy. And boy was he right.
@Maria-gt8es
WELL SAID🇲🇽🇩🇴
@danamazin8813
I absolutely love Nat king Cole ❤may he rest in peace 🙏
@blackbelt61686
I love listening to nat king cole around Christmas. At least he and his daughter are together in heaven watching over us 😔🙏
@ethanpage175
My mom and I would listen to this every year around Christmas when I was little. Gotta start doing that more again.
@DylansPen
Some people are just blessed with a voice, Nat is one of them.