Das Lied der Deutschen (The Song of the Germans)

The Song of the Germans ---------------------------------------------------- Composer: Josef Haydn (1732 - 1809) Lyrics: August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798 - 1874) ---------------------------------------------------- English translation: Germany, Germany above everything, Above everything in the world, When, for protection and defense, it always takes a brotherly stand together. From the Meuse to the Memel, From the Adige to the Belt, Germany, Germany above everything, Above everything in the world! German women, German loyalty, German wine and German song Shall retain in the world Their old beautiful chime And inspire us to noble deeds During all of our life. German women, German loyalty, German wine and German song! Unity and justice and freedom For the German fatherland! For these let us all strive Brotherly with heart and hand! Unity and justice and freedom Are the pledge of fortune; Flourish in this fortune's blessing, Flourish, German fatherland! -----------------------------------