Ich hatt' einen Kameraden [English translation]

I once did have a comrade,

No one better you would find.

Then the drum called us to battle,

And He had marched there, at my side ,

(In perfect pace and stride.) 2x

A bullet came a-flying,

Is it meant for me or you?

Then it had swept his, life away,

Now he lies here at my feet, As

(If it was a part of me.) 2x

Yet he reached out his hand to me,

As I strive now to reload.

"I cannot take your hand, right now

May you rest there, in eternal life

(O My good comrade.") 2x