| English: Hessen song | |
|---|---|
| Regional anthem of  Hesse, Germany | |
| Lyrics | Karl Preser | 
| Music | Albrecht Brede | 
| Adopted | 2000 | 
The Hessenlied (Song of Hesse) is the official anthem of the German federal state of Hesse. The text was written by Carl Preser (1828-1910), the melody was composed by Albrecht Brede (1834-1920).
Lyrics
| Ich kenne ein Land, so reich und so schön, | I know a land so affluent and so beautiful, | 
Further reading
- Angus M. Folder: Das erste bekannte Hessenlied – ein Ausdruck des patriotischen Gefühls in der Landgrafschaft Hessen um die Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts, Hessische Heimat, 24. Jg., 1974, Issue 1, pp. 34–50
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