Fischerlied

DESCRIPTION: German (Pomeranian). Forebitter shanty. "Ein armer Fischer bin ich zwar." The singer is a poor fisherman living a dangerous life, but he is encouraged to work because of his love for his sweetheart. When May comes and the fishing is over, he will see her
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1977 (Hugill-SongsOfTheSea)
KEYWORDS: foreignlanguage shanty fishing work love
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Hugill-SongsOfTheSea, p. 119, "Fischerlied" (2 texts, German & English, 1 tune)
File: HSoSe119

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