She fell in love with a swan
He filled her with songIn the reedy river
In the reedy riverShe in her boat, long hours
She, in his royal plumage
She threw him some flowersIn the reedy river
In the reedy river
Black was the night and starry
She loosened up her garments
And let fall her hairIn the reedy river
In the reedy river
In the reedy river
In the reedy riverSadly they mourn inside
Lost in evening twilight
Two swans glide and flyO'er the reedy river
O'er the reedy river
She fell in love with a swan
He filled her with songIn the reedy river
In the reedy riverShe fell in love with a swan