Bei Mir Bistu Shein

from Space Klezmer by YID!

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Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some
Until I first met you, I was lonesome
And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light
And this old world seemed new to me

You're really swell, I have to admit you
Deserve expressions that really fit you
And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
All the things that you do to me
Bei mir bist du schoen, please let me explain
Bei mir bist du schoen means you're grand
Bei mir bist du schoen, again I'll explain
It means you're the fairest in the land

I could say "Bella, bella", even say "Wunderbar"
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are

I've tried to explain, bei mir bist du schoen
So kiss me and say you understand
Bei mir bist du schoen, you've heard it all before
but let me try to explain
Bei mir bist du schoen means that you're grand
Bei mir bist du schoen, it's such an old refrain
and yet I should explain
It means I am begging for your hand

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from Space Klezmer, released April 5, 2018

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YID! Melbourne, Australia

This wild ensemble infuses traditional Yiddish tunes with new takes from across genres, including elements of EDM, Weimar Republic Cabaret, Free Jazz, Indie-pop and Big Band influences.Add late ‘70s funk to drive the bus well over the edge.
Daring Unique Hipsters, grandparents, children, everyone in between; all people find something to dance, cry and laugh to during a YID! performance. ... more

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