Rattenfänger

Once upon a time long ago
you could almost say an eternity
a small man, a musician
he was known throughout the land
for the power and magic of his flute melody.

But the people, dumb as night
were soon envious of the power
they chased him and screamed
It must be the devil -
the devil!

REFRAIN:
Be afraid and watch out
watch out for the children
there are still so many rat catchers
they stand up in the light
and with every note
they lure the children away.

As long as children live,
there will always be stories,
about some rat catchers,
they have their whole power, their strength and their magic,
through your imagination!

Be afraid and watch out
watch out for the children
there are still so many rat catchers
suddenly they start running
and everyone follows
like lemmings into the sea.