Lili Marleen English translation
von Lale Andersen

In front of the barracks, in front of the big gate
There was a lantern and it still stands there
So we will see each other again
By the lantern we will stand

Like Lili Marleen once did
Like Lili Marleen once did
Like Lili Marleen once did

Our two shadows looked like one
That we loved each other so much
That was obvious right away
And everyone should see it
When we stand by the lantern

Like Lili Marleen once did
Like Lili Marleen once did
Like Lili Marleen once did


The sentry was already calling, they were blowing the tattoo
It might take three days
Comrade, I'll be right there
So we said goodbye
How I would love to go with you

With you, Lili Marleen
With you, Lili Marleen
With you, Lili Marleen

She knows your steps
Your beautiful gait
Every evening she burns
But she forgot me for a long time
And should anything bad happen to me
Who will be by the lantern stand

With you, Lili Marleen
With you, Lili Marleen
With you, Lili Marleen

From the silent room, from the earth's depths
Your loving mouth lifts me as if in a dream
When the late mists turn
I will stand by the lantern


Like Lili Marleen once did
Like Lili Marleen once did
(When the late mists turn)
(I will stand by the lantern)

Like Lili Marleen once did
Like Lili Marleen once did
(Like Marleen once did)
(Like Marleen once did)