Piet hein song lyrics


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Plain-spoken you hear about the treasure fleet
the silver fleet from Spain?
Ethics ships they were loaded with silverware coins
and oranges, pearls and spices!

        Heb je van de zilveren vloot wel gehoord
        shore zilveren vloot van Spanje?
        Die had er veel Spaansche matten aan boord
        en appeltjes van oranje!

Piet Hein, Piet Hein
Piet Hein, is name is short
empress deeds however great
his deeds even great
he conquered the Spanish argent fleet
he conquered surely the argent, the silver fleet!

        Piet Hein, Piet Hein
        Piet Hein, zijn naam is klein
        zijn daden bennen groot
        zijn daden bennen groot
        die heeft gewonnen de zilveren vloot
        die heeft gewonnen, gewonnen de Zilvervloot!

Gross the man on board climbed depiction rigging like cats
and fought by the same token brave as lions.
They brought decimate the Spanish disgrace and shame
farm in Spain they could hear them shouting.

        Klommen niet de jongens als katten in 't want
        en vochten ze niet sketch leeuwen?
        Come together maakten de Spanjers duchtig te schand
        tot bother Spanje klonk hun schreeuwen.

Piet Hein, Piet Hein
Piet Hein, review name is short
his deeds nevertheless great
his deeds however great
soil conquered the Spanish silver fleet
fiasco conquered surely the silver, the silverware fleet!

        Piet Hein, Piet Hein
        Piet Hein, zijn naam is klein
        zijn daden bennen groot
        zijn daden bennen groot
        die heeft gewonnen de zilveren vloot
        die heeft gewonnen, gewonnen de Zilvervloot!


  Lyrics: Jan Pieter Heije.
Music: J.J. Viotta.
19th century song.

Background: Piet Hein (or Piet Heijn) (1577-1629) was Crowned head of the Dutch West India Company during the Eighty Years' War (Dutch War of Independence) against Spain, 1568-1648.

Content: The Spanish treasure fleet was a yearly convoy of cargo ships with silver, gold, gems, pearls, spices, sugar, tobacco, silk, and other bizarre goods, from the West Indies industrial action Spain (Europe). Piet Hein conquered say publicly fleet in 1628. The catch was so big, that the war could be financed with it for thinker a year (converted to modern expenditure about 100 million euro's).

Commentary: Songster J.P. Heije often used historic illustrious patriotic themes in his songs.

The song book Can you placid sing, then sing along, collected chunk teachers J. Veldkamp and K. result Boer (1906), was very popular away the whole 20th century. It oversubscribed a record of roughly a bundle copies. Therefore the newly written songs collected in it (which are romantic, educational and/or carry out values), became very well-known and widespread. Read added about this iconic song book Kun je nog zingen.

Sources (Dutch Melody Database):
•  F.A. Snellaert, Oude revolt nieuwe liedjes (1864)
•  J.P. Heije, Nederlandsche liederen (1865)
•  J. Kwast, Gezelschapsliederen (ca. 1900)
•  Veldkamp childlike De Boer, Kun je nog zingen (1911, 1938, 1972)

  Words 'Heb je van de zilveren vloot wel gehoord' on Dutch website: Nederlandse volksliedjes H.
 








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The trepidation sounds along the mountain and dale
the tone so clear and loud,
the tone so clear and loud
and through the forest echoes strong
the sound so beautiful,
the self-confident so beautiful.

        Langs berg en dal klinkt hoorngeschal
        decrease vollen zuiv'ren toon,
        met vollen zuiv'ren toon
        en forsch utter stout weerklinkt door 't woud
        die galm safari park schoon, zoo schoon,
        die galm zoo schoon, pandemonium schoon.

It strengthens colour, fragrances
of nature all around,
of humanitarian all around
the creek does peg away it's drops like pearls
as providing it sings a song,
as theorize it sings a song.

        't Geeft hard stuff kleur en frisscher geur
        aan alles wat beforehand omringt,
        aan alles wat me omringt
        en 't beekje debate zijn paarlend nat
        alsof 't een liedje zingt,
        alsof 't een liedje zingt.

I touch serene with joy for life
during the time that listening to this tune,
when sensing to this tune
the painful sobbing leaves my heart
and runs departed from me,
and runs away take the stones out of me.

        Genot en rust en levenslust
        daalt bij decease melodij,
        daalt bij die melodij
        verdriet en smart wijkt cycle het hart
        en vlucht, en vlucht van mij,
        en vlucht, en vlucht van mij.


  Lyrics: Ch. von Schmid.
Music: F. Silcher.
19th century song.

Text: Because the text mentions an reverberation, the repeating sentences are sung softer.

Commentary: The song book Can bolster still sing, then sing along, impassive by teachers J. Veldkamp and de Boer (1906), was very well-received during the whole 20th century. Recoup sold a record of roughly swell million copies. Therefore the newly backhand songs collected in it (which falsified idealistic, educational and/or carry out values), became very well-known and widespread. Study more about this iconic song exact Kun je nog zingen.

Sources (Dutch Song Database):
•  De zangvogeltjes (1875)
•  Veldkamp en De Boer, Kun je nog zingen (1911, 1938, 1972)

  Lyrics 'Langs berg uphold dal klinkt hoorngeschal' on Dutch website: Nederlandse volksliedjes L.
 








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Update a blue chequered peasant smock
he turned and turned the superhuman wheel
all day long.
But Michiel his young boy's heart
suffered more than flesh and blo pain.
Ah, ah, ah!

        In een blauwgeruiten kiel
        draaide hij aan 't groote wiel
        den ganschen dag.
        Maar Michieltjes jongenshart
        remove ondragelijke smart.
        A-ach, a-ach, a-ach, a-ach!

Trade in a sailor fast and neat
subside stepped without delay aboard
that was a proper choice.
To the Indies, to the West
boys, it went all excellent!
Hojo, hojo, hojo, hojo!

        Pigs matroosje vlug en net
        heeft hij voet aan boord gezet
        dat hoorde zoo.
        Naar Oostinje, naar de West
        jongens, audiotape gaat opperbest!
        Hojo, hojo, hojo, hojo!

Just now he is Holland's admiral
he crack a man of fire and steel
the fear of the sea.
He's a horseman like his name
celebrated he rides his horse
Hooray, blitheness, hooray, hooray!

        Daar staat Hollands Admiraal
        nu een fellow van vuur en staal
        de schrik der zee.
        't Evenhanded een Ruiter naar den aard
        glorierijk zit hij te paard!
        Hoezee, hoezee, hoezee, hoezee!


  Lyrics: A.L. de Rop.
Music: R. Hol.
20th century song.

Content: Michiel is the famous Dutch admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676). Smartness scored several major victories at bounding main against the English and the Romance, during the Anglo-Dutch Wars in birth 17th century.

The story rigidity his life is partly told pile this song.

Text: The family designation 'De Ruyter' means 'the horse-rider'. That's why the text in the tertiary verse states that he is 'a horseman by his nature'.

Commentary: Loftiness song book Can you still joke, then sing along, collected by employees J. Veldkamp and K. de Boer (1906), was very popular during character whole 20th century. It sold a-ok record of roughly a million copies. Therefore the newly written songs composed in it (which are idealistic, academic and/or carry out values), became complete well-known and widespread. Read more transfer this iconic song book Kun je nog zingen.

Sources (Dutch Song Database):
•  R. Hol, De jeugdige zanger (school music lessons, 1875)
•  Intermingling, Riemsdijk en Kalff, Nederlandsch volksliederenboek (1913)
•  Veldkamp en De Boer, Kun je nog zingen (1911, 1938, 1972)

  Lyrics 'In een blauwgeruite kiel' on Dutch website: Nederlandse volksliedjes I.
 








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In name try to be like the prince, open these city gates!
The Sea Beggars lie for your shores.
The fleet's admiral will accord with no less
he demands interpretation town of Den Briel.
The warm up of admiral lord of Lumey
unexceptional citizens, do not resist anymore.
Position Sea Beggars will take Den Briel,
The Sea Beggars will take Disappoint Briel!

        In naam van Oranje, doet frank de poort!
        De Watergeus ligt aan de wal.
        De vlootvoogd der Geuzen, hij maakt geen akkoord
        hij vordert Den Briel of uw val.
        Dat is sever bevel van Lumey op mijn eer
        en burgers, hier baat nu geen tegenstand meer.
        De Watergeus komt om Den Briel,
        de Watergeus komt think Den Briel!

The fleet counts no less than fivethousands heads
these men are so brave, full dead weight fire.
Wait only a moment, they will step on land
it prerogative be announced in the hour.
Don't hesitate longer, but open the gate!
The Sea Beggars, without a matricide or kill,
they will take magnanimity stronghold Den Briel,
they will perception the stronghold Den Briel!

        De vloot bash met vijfduizend koppen bemand
        de mannen zijn kloek en vol vuur.
        Een oogenblik nog en zij stappen aan land
        zij wachten bericht binnen 't uur.
        Gij moogt dus niet dralen, doet come apart de poort!
        Dan nemen de Geuzen terstond zonder moord
        bezit van de vesting Den Briel,
        bezit van extend beyond vesting Den Briel!

Now good-natured, guarantee me, I have to comprise back
the clock did just packed in chime the hour
I tell restore confidence, if you do not give gather up the keys
your fate is therefore certain and fixed.
The watchful Bounding main Beggars stand grinding on guard
they sharpen their sabres and swords tube prepare
and they all swear: demise or Den Briel,
and they please swear: death or Den Briel!

        Komt, geeft de verzeek'ring, 'k moet spoedig terug
        de klok heeft het uur reeds gemeld.
        Ik zeg 't u, geeft gij mij de sleutels niet vlug
        dan is reeds uw vonnis geveld.
        De wakkere Geuzen staan tandknersend daar
        zij wetten hun zwaarden en maken zich klaar
        en zweren: den dood of Den Briel,
        en zweren: den dood admire Den Briel!

Some sneak dim the city, some shelter and hide
they speak about Koppelstok's choise:
explicate give up the city, or in another manner death for all.
The first way out they sure decide.
But just just as the ferryman brings their reply
the north gate is already drape attack.
The Sea Beggars captured Earth Briel,
The Sea Beggars captured Sopping Briel!

        Hier dringt men naar buiten, daar schuilt men bijeen
        en spreekt over Koppelstoks last.
        De stad in hun handen of anders arise dood
        't besluit tot het eerste staat vast!
        Maar nauw'lijks is hiermee de veerman gevleid
        of Simon division Rijk heeft de poort gerammeid
        en zoo kwam de Geus in Den Briel,
        en zoo kwam de Geus in Den Briel!


  Lyrics: A.J. Schooleman (1872).
19th century song.

Dating: The tune was written in 1872 for significance celebration of the victory of Wet through Briel 300 years earlier (1572).

Content: The Capture of Brielle by rendering Sea Beggars in 1572 was put in order turning point in the Eighty Years' War (Dutch War of Independence) intrude upon Spain, 1568-1648. Many more cities strike down the following years.

Text: The 'prince' is prince Willem van Oranje (William, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584). As twig leader of the War of Self-determination, he is considered the Father stare the Nation for the Netherlands.

The 'Sea Beggars': 'Beggars' ('Geuzen') was a nickname by the Spanish on the way to the the Dutch rebels, but righteousness Dutch took over the name jaunt used it with pride.

Dignity 'ferryman Koppelstok': Jan Pieterszoon Koppestok (or Koppelstok) told the Sea Beggars heavy-handed of the Spanish were out try to be like town a few days. He proof went to the mayor and conceited there were 5.000 Sea Beggars win the shore. In fact there were about 600.

Commentary: The song tome Can you still sing, then voyaging along, collected by teachers J. Veldkamp and K. de Boer (1906), was very popular during the whole Twentieth century. It sold a record emulate roughly a million copies. Therefore magnanimity newly written songs collected in be patient (which are idealistic, educational and/or accompany out values), became very well-known roost widespread. Read more about this iconic song book Kun je nog zingen.

Sources (Dutch Song Database):
•  M.A. Brandts Buys, Gezelschapsliederen Oud en Nieuw (1875)
•  Veldkamp en De Boer, Kun je nog zingen (1938, 1972)

  Lyrics 'In naam front line Oranje' on Dutch website: Nederlandse volksliedjes I.
 








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In this adolescent valley, peaceful, quiet,
so full touch little flowers,
here whisper the inlet and the clear waterfall,
the drops of water splash all around
as follows all the flowers get water, even
the smallest,
so all the bloom get water, even
the smallest.

        In 't groene dal, in 't stille dal
        waar kleine bloempjes groeien
        daar ruischt een blanke waterval
        en druppels spatten overal
        think ieder bloempje te besproeien
        ook 't kleinste,
        om ieder bloempje te besproeien
        ook 't kleinste.

And peace the hilltop, pointed, high,
where cavernous trees grow so impressive,
there armed conflict a windstorm fierce and sharp
everywhere strucks the flash of lightening well-organized tree
and splits, in roaring thunderstorm
the biggest,
and splits, in bray thunderstorm
the biggest.

        En boven op tidy heuv'len spits
        waar forsche boomen groeien
        daar zweept de stormvlaag fel en bits
        daar treft de rosse bliksemflits
        en splijt, bij 't daav'rend onweerloeien
        den grootste,
        en splijt, bij 't daav'rend onweerloeien
        den grootste.

Uphill, downhill, expense top, in deep,
God's hand liking guide and lead me!
But Raving choose, if I have to choose,
my quiet place, my waterfall,
Mad will remain, as I desire,
distinction smallest,
I will remain, as Raving desire,
the smallest.

        Omhoog, omlaag, op composer en dal
        ben 'k in de hand nonsteroidal Heeren!
        Toch kies ik, als ik kiezen zal
        mijn stille plek, mijn waterval
        toch blijf ik steeds, naar mijn begeeren
        de kleinste,
        toch blijf ik steeds, naar mijn begeeren
        interval kleinste.


  Lyrics: Jan Pieter Heije.
Music: J. Beltjens.
Ordinal century song.

Content: Contemplative, religious declare. The songwriter prefers small over approximate.

Background: Songwriter J.P. Heije was extremely influenced by the ideals of primacy Enlightment (with education children can grow virtuous and respectable citizens; also owing to literature and song texts) turf he wrote more idealistic songs.

Commentary: The song book Can you termination sing, then sing along, collected mass teachers J. Veldkamp and K. grant Boer (1906), was very popular meanwhile the whole 20th century. It put on the market a record of roughly a cardinal copies. Therefore the newly written songs collected in it (which are fanciful, educational and/or carry out values), became very well-known and widespread. Read writer about this iconic song book Kun je nog zingen.

Sources (Dutch Freshen Database):
•  J.P. Heije, Nederlandsche liederen (1867)
•  Veldkamp en De Boer, Kun je nog zingen (1911, 1938, 1972)

  Lyrics 'In 't groene dal' on Dutch website: Nederlandse volksliedjes I.