Rabenballade [English translation]

On a tree, three proud raven

They were as black as ebony wood

Just as black as your soul

And thereof i will tell you now

Just as black as your soul

And thereof i will tell you now

One of them spoke "my fellows"

What shall be our next meal ?

In yonder meadow, on a green field

Lies a hero in his blood

In yonder meadow, on a green field

Lies a hero in his blood

The dogs as well do lie, not far

Keeping watch by their master

Three falcons circling on their path

And no bird dares to draw near

Three falcons circling on their path

And no bird dares to draw near

Then comes to him a tender roe

Oh wish I could see my darling dear

She lifts his head, red with blood

Her lover that she kissed, was dead

She lifts his head, red with blood

Her lover that she kissed, was dead

A raven spoke "now beware"

A morning shall follow the night

The falcons shall no longer be seen

We shall have a princely meal

The falcons shall no longer be seen

We shall have a princely meal

The dogs as well, the entire pack

They chewed the flesh right off his bones

And his faithful maiden, too

That evening yet did not sleep alone

And his faithful maiden, too

That evening yet did not sleep alone