(Text: Georg Ringsgwandl, 1988; Musik: Bob Dylan)
Hey, du konnst Ministerpraesident sei von an Staat,
der im Ruestungsgschaeft prozentual de Finger hot.
Du konnst Kardinal sei, schee feierlich und fett,
oder frommer Pfarrer, mit Zoelibat und Doppelbett,
doch du konnst da nix mitnehma,
naa, du konnst da nix mitnehma.
Frog amoi an Teife, frog an liabn Gott,
naa, du konnst da nix mitnehma.
Hey, du konnst ein Sportler sei, du hiotst dich fit mit Isostar,
oder du bist ein fauler Hund und flackst nackert an der Isar.
Du konnst Boersenschwindler sei mit Immobilien in da Schweiz,
oder Hausbesitzerin, zafressn fast vom Geiz,
doch du konnst da nix mitnehma, [...]
Da oane trinkt aus da Moccatass, da anda ausm Humpn,
da oane geht in Seide, da anda geht in Lumpn,
da oane, der frisst hartes Brot, da anda Kaviar,
do oa fahrt mit dem Radl, und da anda Jaguar,
doch den derf er net mitnehma,
naa, den derf er net mitnehma, [...]
Du konnst ein Experte sei fuer Panzer oder Flak,
oder drahst jedn Pfennig um und bist a geizigs Gnack.
Du konnst Superschwergewichtsboxweltmoasta sei,
oder hast an Wuerschtlstand draussd in Berg am Laim,
doch den derfst du net mitnehma, [...]
Du kannst technisch fit sein, zum Beispiel Ingenieur,
oder Menschenkenner, Psychologe oder Friseur,
Weh, du kannst ein Popstar sein mit drei goldenen LP,
oder ein Fernsehquizmaster mit einem teueren Toupe,
doch des derfst du net mitnehma, naa,
des derfst du net mitnehma, [...]
Hey, du konnst ein Baecker sei, der guate Brezn bacht,
oder bist ein Metzger, der fette Dreckssei schlacht,
ja du konnst ein Saeufer sei, im Mantl a Flaschn Sprit,
oder Zeuge Jehova, Mormone oder Schiit,
doch du konnst da nix mitnehma,
naa, du k
Georg Ringsgwandl is a German singer-songwriter and musician born in 1948. Known for his folk-rock style with Bavarian influences, he is considered one of the most important artists in German popular music. His career spans from 1970 to the present day, characterized by a rich and varied discography. Among his most notable albums are "Trulla! Trulla!", "Vogelwild" and "Der Gaudibursch vom Hindukusch". Ringsgwandl is appreciated for his ironic and satirical lyrics, often focused on everyday life and Bavarian traditions. His songs have become a true cultural heritage of Germany, sung and celebrated throughout the country.
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