Tanz über die Brücke [English translation]

Across the Main river

runs a bridge made of stone.

He who wants to get there

is in for a round dance.

A carter comes around,

his cart full to the brim.

He has three plow horses

and they too dance along.

And a lad without shoes

and dressed in rags beside,

cast a glance on the bridge

and on he went to dance.

Comes a lonely gal next

over the bridge of stone.

She swiftly grabs her skirt

and like the wind she dances.

Even the king himself

descended from his throne.

No sooner on the planks

on for a minuet.

Gather round, good people,

break the bridge asunder.

There they brandished their axes

but still they danced along.

The people from around

run and rush to the place.

Now stay far from the bridge

since we dance so nice there.