[Verse 1] Oh the moon pops out from behind the clouds, And the thunder rolls like a laughing crowd! Hear the hoofbeats thumping on the mountain wall, As the shadows dance at the old town hall. When her name drifts in on the nighttime air, Every goat and shepherd yelps in fear! [Yodel Break] Yoh-lay-dee, yoh-lay-dee, yoo-hoo! [Pre-Chorus] Stomping boots on the wooden floor, Lightning rattles the tavern door! Spin your partner, spin again— Here she comes on the midnight wind! [Chorus — shouted, festival style] FRAU BLÜCHER! Lift your steins and shout her name! FRAU BLÜCHER! Even the horses go wild and insane! FRAU BLÜCHER! Polka faster when you hear her call! FRAU BLÜCHER! Clap your hands or she’ll spook us all! [Verse 2] There’s a legend carved in the chapel stone, ‘Bout a woman’s heart turned cold as bone. But the band keeps playing with a wink and grin— Better yodel loud ‘fore the fear sets in! For no iron chain and no mountain gate Can stop her gallop when she’s running late! [Yodel Break] Lay-hee-hoo! Lay-hee-hoo! [Pre-Chorus] Thunder cracks like a drummer’s snare, All the chickens fly into the air! Grab your accordion, join the cheer— ’Cause Frau Blücher’s almost here! [Chorus — shouted, with yodel echoes] FRAU BLÜCHER! Lift your steins and shout her name! FRAU BLÜCHER! Even the horses go wild and insane! FRAU BLÜCHER! Polka faster when you hear her call! FRAU BLÜCHER! Clap your hands or she’ll spook us all! [Bridge — playful + dramatic] Oh the riders tremble on the mountain pass, But the tuba pumps like a merry brass! When the bell hits twelve and the winds blow cold, All the yodelers shout (with courage bold!) Yoh-lay-dee, yoh-lay-dee, yoo-hoo! “She’s coming! What else can we do?!” [Final Chorus — bigger, faster, more joyful chaos] FRAU BLÜCHER! Lift your steins and shout her name! FRAU BLÜCHER! Even the horses go wild and insane! FRAU BLÜCHER! Polka faster when you hear her call! FRAU BLÜCHER! Clap your hands or she’ll spook us all! [Outro] Yodel-ay… yodel-ay… yodel-ay—RUN!
