The whole work holds its breath again
  The marriage ring it shines
  The billionth trillionth walk begins
  As another world sighs
  
  Sights and best of wishes and
  A silence you can hear
  The vow that breaks the world are spoke
  And the whole world sheds a tear
  
  Out of the joy of your marriage feast
  O brother be good to me
  The way is long and the shrine is far
  Where my weary feet would be
  And feasting is always somewhat sad
  To those outside the door
  Still love is only a dream
  And life itself is hardly more
  
  (Everyone) The human company draws close
  And lends an ear
  The vows that break the world are spoke
  As the whole world sheds a tear
  
  The vows that break the world
  And the whole world sheds a tear