Who has made a lucky hit
to become friend of a friend,
who obtained by struggling a charming
woman, bring his jubilation in!
Yes who only claims a soul
his own on the earths ground!
And who's never been able to do so,
steals away crying from this alliance

All creatures drink the joy
from nature's bosom;
all good and bad ones
follow her rose trail
she gave us kisses and wine
a friend, proven in death;
voluptuousness was given to the worm
and the cherub stands before God!

Glad how his suns fly;
through the skys magnificant plan
brothers run your orbit
joyful, like a hero to win.

Be embraced, millions,
this kiss to the whole world!
Brother! Over the starry sky
there has to live a lovely father
You crash, Millions
Do you anticipate the creator, world?
Search him over the starry sky!
Above the stars he ought to live!