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Muss i denn, muss i denn zum Städtele hinaus

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Muss i denn, muss i denn zum Städtele hinaus
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Poem
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German
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"Muss i denn" (German for "must I, then") is a German folk-style song in the Swabian German dialect that has passed into tradition. The present form dates back to 1827, when it was written and made public by Friedrich Silcher.

The melody and some verses of this song became widely known through Elvis Presley's adaptation "Wooden Heart" in 1960, as well as Joe Dowell's version in 1961, becoming one of the most widely known German songs ever.

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The 2nd and the 3rd verse had been written in 1824 by Heinrich Wagner.

Last modified: 2024-08-25 (revision #197610)

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Kinderlieder: Texte und MelodienPaperback978-3-15-018489-92009
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6177a15e-ac1f-42af-8c18-79b2f9881c73
Wikidata Work ID
Q1580011

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2024-08-25