Lyrics:

In the depths of the riverDeep in the wavesThree rhinemaidens are singingSongs of the braveAn ugly dwarfGreedy wi
th pleasureDesires the gold,Tries to steal the treasureGuardians of the holy treasureNo cheat should steal it from the riv
erGleaming glow in the water's depthShines brightly, bravely through the wavesRheingold, RheingoldRheingold, RheingoldWh
o denies loveWho forfeits its powerCan attain the magicTo forge a ringIf you are enarmouredAnd longing for loveLet's see
my handsomeWhat you look likeGuardians of the holy treasureNo cheat should steal it from the riverGleaming glow in the wa
ter's depthShines brightly, bravely through the wavesRheingold, RheingoldRheingold, RheingoldAren't you afraidBrood of t
he watersThen conquer the dark,And I'll put out your lightI wrench the gold from the rockForge the ring of revengeFor hel
l and the devilI curse my loveGuardians of the holy treasureNo cheat should steal it from the riverWho from the Rheingold
will fashion the ringWin the world's wealth and will be king