Il Pleut Bergère Lyrics in English Comptines & Berceuses

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Il Pleut Bergère by Comptines & Berceuses from French to English.

It's raining, it's raining, shepherdess

Hurry your white sheep

Let's go to my cottage

Shepherdess, quick, let's go

I hear beneath the leaves

Water falling with a loud noise

Here's the storm, here it comes

There's the lightning shining

Do you hear the thunder

It rolls as it draws near

Take shelter, shepherdess

On my right as we walk

I see our hut

And look, here come

My mother and my sister Anne

Who are going to open the stable

Good evening, good evening, Mother

Sister Anne, good evening

I'm bringing my shepherdess

To be with us tonight

Go dry yourself, my dear

By our embers

Sister, keep her company

Come in, little sheep

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chaumière — cottage / thatched cottage

Chaumière refers to a traditional cottage, often with a thatched roof. It evokes a rustic, charming image of a simple, cozy home.

In "Il Pleut Bergère," the word is used when the shepherd invites the shepherdess to take shelter from the rain "sous ma chaumière" (under my cottage). It's a less common word than 'maison' (house) and adds a touch of pastoral charm and historical context to the lyrics, making it memorable and unique to this type of folk song.

“Il Pleut Bergère” paints a charming countryside scene where a sudden storm drives a young shepherdess and her flock to seek shelter. As thunder rumbles and lightning flashes, a friendly voice urges her to hurry into a cozy thatched cottage. The rain drumming on the leaves, the crackling hearth, and the bleating sheep create a vivid soundscape that feels both dramatic and comforting.

Beyond its gentle melody, the song celebrates kindness and hospitality. The family inside the cottage—mother and sister included—welcome the shepherdess with warmth, inviting her to dry off by the fire while the sheep find safety in the stable. Listeners are reminded that even in wild weather, human compassion turns fear into comfort, making this traditional French lullaby a heart-warming lesson in care and community.

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Comptines & Berceuses Il Pleut Bergère Lyrics