Lyrics - German
(German folk song)
Langsam drehen sich,
Die Flügel der Müller run. (repeat)
La…
English Translation - Cross Dance*
Turn slowly
The blades of the mill go. (repeat)
La…
*Kreuztanz literally means “Cross Dance.” It refers to a mill wheel’s spokes going around slowly.
See also
- Country: Germany
- Subject: millers
- Activity: circle dance
- Form: AB
- Harmony: I, IV, V
- Meter: 4
- Rhythm: steady beat /
- Scale: major
- Tempo: fast & slow
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- PDF of song with chords + Lesson ideas
- MIDI file
- Listen to the song
I found a video online. The steps are more suitable for upper elementary and the song is instrumental but the dance is performed by traditional German dancers and is neat to watch. Would be a way to play the song without being at the piano so you can dance with or circulate among the students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQNxEW3Mp8
Thank you, Kathy!