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O Fortuna with lyrics(?)

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The O Fortuna section of Carmina Burana is one of the most instantly recognisable pieces of music ever written.

Do you know the lyrics though?

Didn't think so. Neither does the poster of this video, but that hasn't stopped them having a guess.

Enjoy.

  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    If I recall correctly, the lyrics are Latin.

    OK, I'm back. I had to go Google it. I did remember it correctly, it's Latin. Here's a Wikipedia page with the Latin poem and the English translation side by side:

    O Fortuna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Warning! You might enjoy the Latin better. In English the meaning isn't near as glorious as the music makes it sound. On second thought, you'll never think of this song the same way again after that video. Unfortunately, neither will I. ( It is pretty funny. )
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