Jan Klaassen was trompetter in 't leger van de prins
Hij marcheerde van Den Helder tot Den BrielHij had geen geld en hij was geen held
En hij hield niet van het krijgsgeweld
Maar trompetter was hij wel in hart en ziel 't Leger sloeg z'n tenten op voor Alkmaar in 't veld
Zolang geen vijand zich liet zien was iedereen een held
De kroeg werd als strategisch punt door 't hoofdkwartier bezet
De officieren brulden "Jan, kom speel op je trompet"
Ze werden wakker in de goot in de morgen kil en koud
Maar Jan Klaassen sliep in de armen van de dochter van de schout Jan Klaassen was trompetter in 't leger van de prins
Hij marcheerde van Den Helder tot Den BrielHij had geen geld en hij was geen held
En hij hield niet van het krijgsgeweld
Maar trompetter was hij wel in hart en ziel De prins sprak op inspectie tot de majoor van de compagnie
Ik zag hier alle stukken wel van mijn artillerie
Ja zelfs dat kleine in uw kraag en het blonde in uw bed
Maar waar zit dat stuk ongeluk van een Jan met z'n trompet
En niemand die Jan Klaassen zag die bij de stadspoort zat
En honderd liedjes speelde voor de kind'ren van de stad Jan Klaassen was trompetter in 't leger van de prins
Hij marcheerde van Den Helder tot Den BrielHij had geen geld en hij was geen held
En hij hield niet van het krijgsgeweld
Maar trompetter was hij wel in hart en ziel Jan Klaassen zei "vaarwel m'n lief ik zie je volgend jaar
Wanneer de lente t'rugkomt dan zijn wij weer bij elkaar"
De winter ging, de zomer kwam, de oorlog was voorbij
Maar 't leger is nooit t'ruggekeerd van de Moker hei
Geen mens die van Jan Klaassen ooit iets t'ruggevonden heeft
Maar alle kinderen kennen hem, hij is niet dood, hij leeft Jan Klaassen was trompetter in 't leger van de prins
Hij marcheerde van Den Helder tot Den BrielHij had geen geld en hij was geen held
En hij hield niet van het krijgsgeweld
Maar trompetter was hij wel in hart en ziel Hij had geen geld en hij was geen held
En hij hield niet van het krijgsgeweld
Maar trompetter was hij wel in hart en ziel
Rob de Nijs is a Dutch singer-songwriter and musician, considered one of the most important artists in the Dutch music scene of the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Rotterdam in 1953, he began his career in the 1970s with the rock band De Band. In 1979 he made his debut as a solo artist with the album "Iets Van Een Wonder", which launched him to success in his homeland. De Nijs is known for his catchy melodies, introspective lyrics and powerful voice. Among his most important albums are "Engelen Uitgezonderd" (1980), "Verzameld" (1983) and "Over Leven" (1987). He has collaborated with numerous Dutch artists, including Herman van Veen and Boudewijn de Groot. Some of his most famous songs include "Ik Wil Jou", "De Zanger En Het Meisje" and "Het Is Te Laat".
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