Текст песни Дитрих Фишер-Дискау, Святослав Рихтер - Хуго Вольф - Der Rattenfanger, Крысолов ОО

Singer, beloved everywhere
I am a rat-catcher very famous,
And in this city with my
Art is really necessary.
Although there are rats here - God forbid
Yes, and ferrets as well, too, -
I just have to play
And you can’t see them anymore.

A singer praised all over the place
I am also a well known detol.
Under the lute I will sing and instantly
Cry and scream!
And no matter how boys frolic,
And no matter how the girls go wild -
I’ll run my hand along the strings
And they all run after me.

Singer, honest everywhere
Besides, I’m a famous wife.
There is no such town
Where I have not left a trace.
Let the girls fear
Young women dignitaries and arrogance -
All submit to the heart
The art of a newcomer singer.

Singer, beloved everywhere
I am a rat-catcher very famous,
And in this city with my
Art is really necessary.
Although there are rats here - God forbid
Yes, and ferrets as well, too, -
I just have to play
And you can’t see them anymore.