German folk song compositions sheet music and chords

The German folk song is a folk song that is characterized by textual and musical traditions in German-speaking countries. It experienced its heyday since Herder and in the German Romantic era. Historical folk songs are often associated with an idealized rural culture and strong ties to their homeland. After the misuse of the folk song by National Socialism, such romanticizing interpretations have in some cases become obsolete. Today, German folk songs also include newer forms of popular music, whereby the folk song must be distinguished from folk music.