Wenn die bunten Fahnen wehen [English translation]

When the colourful banners flutter

The voyage across the sea goes well

If we want to see faraway countries

Then the parting doesn't weigh on us.

When the sun shines and the clouds sail

The songs sound far across the sea

When the sun shines and the clouds sail

The songs sound far across the sea

Sunshine is our delight

As it laughs at the light of day

But it goes as well without the sun

When it seems to be held back from shining [?]

When the storms rage and the waves roar

Along with the storm we sing our song

When the storms rage and the waves roar

Along with the storm we sing our song

When the colourful banners flutter

The voyage across the sea goes well

If we want to see faraway countries

Then the parting doesn't weigh on us.

When the sun shines and the clouds sail

The songs sound far across the sea

When the sun shines and the clouds sail

The songs sound far across the sea