While the Earth is still spinning,
While light still has not turned black,
God, may you give to everyone
Whatever they may lack:
A head to the man of wisdom,
A horse to the cowardly,
Money to him who’s happy…
And don’t forget about me.

While the Earth is still spinning –
God Almighty, you rule!
Let him who is striving for power
Devour that power in full,
Give a break to the generous
However brief it may be.
Let Cain be given Contrition…
And don’t forget about me.

I know: there’s nothing beyond you,
I trust in your being wise,
Same way as the perished soldier
Believes he is in paradise,
Same way each ear is trustful
Of your quiet words being true,
Same way we are all believing,
Though we know not what we do.

God my Lord in Heaven,
My dear that has green eyes!
While the Earth is still spinning,
Much so to its own surprise,
While it still has in storage
Some fire and vivacity,
Give everyone just a little…
And don’t forget about me.