An Die Musik

You noble art, in how many gray hours
when the wild circle of life entwines me
you have inflamed my heart with warm love
you have transported me into a better world
into a better world transported!

Often a sigh has flowed from your harp
a sweet, holy chord from you
has opened the heavens of better times to me
You noble art, I thank you for that
you noble art, I thank you!