Auf Wiedersehn But Not Goodbye is a World War I era song published in 1916. The composer was Fred W. Vanderpool. The lyrics were written by Louis Weslyn. On the cover of the sheet music are flowers framing the title of the song. It was published by A.J. Stansy Music, Inc. in New York, New York.[1] American artist Albert Wilfred Barbelle created the cover art for the sheet music.[2] The piece was written for both voice and piano.[3]
| "Auf Wiedersehn But Not Goodbye" | |
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| Song | |
| Published | 1916, A.J. Stansy Music |
| Composer(s) | Fred W. Vanderpool |
| Lyricist(s) | Louis Weslyn |
Analysis edit
The song is told from the first person point of view of someone who is grieving the end of a relationship. The second verse carries a hopeful tone, in which the narrator thinks maybe "the spark of love again will grow."
Refrain:
- The crossroads of our lives have brought us sorrow
- We falter at the parting of the way
- How can I face the sadness of tomorrow,
- Still thinking of the joy of yesterday?
- To know I've lost your love will always grieve me
- But hope will fill my heart until I die
- Don't say "Goodbye forever"
- when you leave me Just "Auf wiedersehn" but not "Goodbye"
- The crossroads of our lives have brought us sorrow
- We falter at the parting of the way
- How can I face the sadness of tomorrow,
- Still thinking of the joy of yesterday?
- To know I've lost your love will always grieve me,
- But hope will fill my heart until I die
- Don't say "Goodbye forever" when you leave me
- Just "Auf wiedersehn" but not "Goodbye!"[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Auf Wiedersehn but not goodbye/music by Fred W. Wanderpool; words by Louis Weslyn". University of Mississippi Libraries Digital Collections. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Auf Wiedersehn But Not Goodbye Sheet Music 1916". Kampko Vintage Sheet Music Shoppe. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Music Search Details". University of South Carolina: The Music Library. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
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