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The song dates back to the mid-19th century . While its exact authors are unknown, its lyrics were inspired by a 1840 Vaudeville piece titled Die Seeräuber (The Pirates).

Each verse ends with the rhythmic refrain "Ei warum? Ei darum!" ("Oh why? Because!"), which mimics the sound and beat of a military drum. The song dates back to the mid-19th century

The alongside a line-by-line translation. The song dates back to the mid-19th century

The first few verses describe how girls open their windows and doors to cheer for the marching soldiers. The song dates back to the mid-19th century

Specific or performances by famous artists like Marlene Dietrich.