Ode to Joy by Beethoven (with lyrics)

Here is the fourth movement in Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth symphony. It is famously known as "ode to joy" and the theme is recognizable anywhere. I added the original lyrics to it.

The music is provided by YouTube's audio library which is free to use.
The background image is public domain (Starry Night Over the Rhône by van Gogh).

[simtekgroup]

Greatest music piece ever written in the history of humankind

[alexk.]

Our good old composers is the beautiful part of German's history.

[David_]

This music saved me many times from the life, in a serious way. I listened this song 50, 100 times, again and again, because it was making me feel safe and calm, thank you, Beethoven.
Probably the Beethoven song that I like the most.
31/12/2024

[MySerpentine]

Joy thou source of light immortal, daughter of Elysium
Touched with fire to the portal of thy radiant shrine we come
Thy pure magic frees all others held in custom's ridged rings
Men throughout the word are brothers in the haven of thy wings
Millions, myriad, rise and gather, share this universal kiss
For the world's loving Father smiles from a heaven of bliss
He who knows the pride and pleasure of a friendship firm and strong
He who has a spouse to treasure, let him sing this mighty song
If there is a single being who can call a heart his own,
And denies it then, unseeing, let him go and weep alone
Joy is drunk by all God's creatures, straight from Earth's abundant breast
Good and bad all things are nature's, and with blameless joy are blessed
Joy gives love and wine her gladness, makes the universe her zone
From the worm that feels spring's madness to the angels near God's throne

[mohulchakraborty]

The same day (26th March) on 1827 i.e. 197 years ago, the demi-god who wrote the heartbeat of the universe left his physical body.Though he is not present in physical form, he is still alive in our hearts.Hope he will be remembered forever by people of Earth.

[chrisduitsman]

Beethoven's 9th symphony is what I am apt to call his masterpiece. It's just a spectacular piece of music that is still enjoyed by people today.

[dirkdoblinger]

Best combination: Schiller and Beethoven. Sadly Schiller didn't lived long enough to actually hear this masterpiece.

[colinturton]

One of the mightiest and most triumphant peices ever composed ...

"Be embraced, Millions!
This kiss to all the world!
Brothers, above the starry canopy
There must dwell a loving Father.
Are you collapsing, millions?
Do you sense the creator, world?
Seek him above the starry canopy!
Above stars must He dwell."

I would like to believe.

[AaronHe]

Hello everyone! Due to some requests, I have added an English subtitle track.

[Grzegorz-Brzeczyszczykiewicz]

Remarkable composer, one of my favourites.

[ibasaints]

13:14 THE CHOIR STARTS SINGING ODE TO JOY LOUDLY 🎶🎶🎵🎵!🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[MartiGrant-jcgn]

A million thumbs up to not only Ludwig van but also to Van Gogh's painting. Music and painting both masterpieces. Thanks for posting. I have these two in one video now. My planets have finally aligned.

[LordCutlerBeckett]

Ich mag das Freude für Deutschland, für Berlin und für Herr Beethoven!!!
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Was die Mode streng geteilt
Alle Menschen werden Brüder
Wo dein sanfter Flügel

[paulgdlmx]

Van Gogh's Starry Tent makes wonderful background

[jessicayang]

The famous Ode to Joy part begins 7:08

[aidenmartinez]

My friend in forensics (speech class) did a poetry program on moments of silence and Beethoven and sang part of this song in it and she got 6th in her first tournament!

[crowdpleasa]

Thank you for the subtitles in german AND english! I've wanted to know how they sync up for years!!!

[IndepIndepWALT]

There used to be to be a version of this called "Ode an die Freude (Ode to joy) lyrics (some of...)" i can't find that version anymore and it's upsetting me i listened to it for literally 10 years and its not on YouTube anymore

[wessexfox]

2:36 when you’re getting ready to hold an office skyscraper hostage on Christmas Eve

[periwinkle]

We are fr escaping from Kaub Pfalzgrafenstein with this one 🔥 🗣