Am Brunnen vor dem Tore for alto, tenor and classical guitar by Traditional Small Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

German folk song arranged for alto (as descant) tenor (singing the main melody) and notated guitar.A version with just guitar chord names is also available.The sound sample is performed by the arranger.Am Brunnen vor dem ToreDa steht ein LindenbaumIch träumt' in seinem SchattenSo manchen süßen TraumIch schnitt in seine Rindeso manches liebes WortEs zog in Freud und LeideZu ihm mich immer fortIch mußt' auch heute wandernVorbei in tiefer NachtDa hab ich noch im DunkelDie Augen zugemachtUnd seine Zweige rauschtenAls riefen sie mir zu:"Komm her zu mir, GeselleHier findst du deine RuhDie kalten Winde bliesenMir grad ins AngesichtDer Hut flog mir vom KopfeIch wendete mich nichtNun bin ich manche StundeEntfernt von diesem OrtUnd immer hör ich's rauschen:"Du fändest Ruhe dort"[literal translation]At the fountain by the gatethere stands an old lime tree,Many a sweet dream I hadunder its shade.I carved into its bark,So many dear words.In times of joy and sadnessIt always drew me back to it.Even today I had to wander past through deepest nightand even in the darkI closed my eyesand its branches rustledAs if calling to me:Come to me old fellowYou'll find your peace with me.The cold winds were blowingright into my face.My hat flew from off my head,I did not turn backNow I have been a long timeAway from this placeYet still I hear its rustling whisperYou would find peace here.