Es kam ein Herr zum Schlößli
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| "Es kam ein Herr zum Schlößli" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | German |
| English title | A knight came to the castle |
| Published | not later than 1779 |
| Genre | Folk |
| Songwriter(s) | Traditional |

"Es kam ein Herr zum Schlößi" (A knight came to the castle) is a cradle song from German and Swiss folklore.
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