This stirring hymn to a fallen comrade, written by German poet Ludwig Uhland in 1809, is still used today by the German military.
Original German Text | English Translation |
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Ich hatt’ einen Kameraden, Einen bessern findst du nit. Die Trommel schlug zum Streite, Er ging an meiner Seite In gleichem Schritt und Tritt. Eine Kugel kam geflogen: Will mir die Hand noch reichen, | I once had a comrade, You will find no better. The drum called to battle, He walked at my side, In the same pace and step. A bullet came flying, He still reaches out his hand to me, |
Translation via: Wikimedia Commons