The three subsequently sang together, in concerts produced by Hungarian Tibor Rudas and others, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for the 1994 World Cup finals, at the Champs de Mars, below the Eiffel Tower in Paris during France '98 and in Yokohama during the 2002 tournament. They have also played in other cities around the world, usually performing in stadiums or other large outdoor venues.
Oh Tannenbaum
The Three Tenors 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!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
the tree for every season
They're green when summer day
They're white when winter snow
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
the tree for every season
The song "Oh Tannenbaum" celebrates the qualities of an evergreen tree that remain constant throughout the year. The lyrics of the song compare the tree's loyalty, symbolized by the persistence of its leaves, to the persistence of love and friendship. The evergreen tree is not just a decoration, but a symbol of hope, faith, and renewal, which is why it is used during the Christmas season to remind us of the gifts of love and friendship that endure beyond the season.
The song has been sung in a number of different languages and variations, each emphasizing the idea that the qualities of the evergreen make it a universally beloved symbol of love and hope. Ultimately, the song celebrates the ability of nature to provide us with a sense of comfort and renewal, even in the darkest of seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
the tree for every season
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
They're green when summer day
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
They're white when winter snow
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
the tree for every mood
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
How often at Christmas time
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
A tree from you has delighted me greatly!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
the tree for every mood
Writer(s): Christian Kolonovits, Ernst Anschütz, [traditional]
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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