O TANNENBAUM

Ernst Anschütz

O evergreen, O evergreen,

How are thy leaves so verdant;

Not only in the summer time

But e’en in winter is thy prime;

O evergreen, O evergreen,

How are thy leaves so verdant?

O evergreen, O evergreen,

We sing in happy measure.

Thy praise who dost our Christmas greet

With verdure fair and mem’ries sweet;

O evergreen, O evergreen,

Tree of unfailing treasure.

O evergreen, O evergreen,

Thy garb unfading showeth

The flower of joy abut my door,

Good cheer that faileth nevermore.

O evergreen, O evergreen,

My heart thy lesson knoweth.

1824