Du schwarzer Zigeuner [English translation]

Today I can’t fall asleep. Today I can’t find peace

I want dance and bright lights and music too.

Just because I'm so sad, that’s why I’m not staying alone,

my heart wants to cheer at once with music and wine.

[Refrain:]

You dark gypsy, come play something for me

because I want to forget about today, what I’ve lost.

You dark gypsy, you know my pain.

and while your violin’s crying, my heart cries too.

Play for me the sweet song from the golden age.

play for me the old song about love and sorrow.

You dark gypsy, come on, play for me in my ear

then I will completely forget what I’ve lost.

Do you know what love is? A brief dream in May

when your lips get tired of kissing, the dream is over.

Nothing but the memory alone remains left with you.

and you can only dream of happiness bygone

(refrain)