Franz Schubert "Die Forelle" lyrics

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Die Forelle

In einem Bächlein helle,Da schoß in froher EilDie launische ForelleVorüber wie ein Pfeil.Ich stand an dem GestadeUnd sah in süßer RuhDes muntern Fischleins BadeIm klaren Bächlein zu.

Ein Fischer mit der RuteWohl an dem Ufer stand,Und sah's mit kaltem Blute,Wie sich das Fischlein wand.So lang dem Wasser Helle,So dacht ich, nicht gebricht,So fängt er die ForelleMit seiner Angel nicht.

Doch endlich ward dem DiebeDie Zeit zu lang. Er machtDas Bächlein tückisch trübe,Und eh ich es gedachtSo zuckte seine Rute,Das Fischlein zappelt dran,Und ich mit regem BluteSah die Betrogene an.

The trout

In a bright streamA moody troutPassed by in a hasteLike an arrow.I stood there at the bankAnd watched in blissful calmThe frisky fish's bathIn this clear stream.

A fisher with the fishing rodStood at the bankAnd watched with cold bloodHow the fish moved.I thought that as long asThe water was bright, nothing could happen,He would not catch the fishWith his fishing rod.

But soon the time was too longFor this thief. He treacherouslyMade the stream murkyAnd before I realized itHis fishing rod movedThe fish flounced on itAnd with agitated bloodI look at the deceived.

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