Til denne norske folkemelodien har man opprinnelig funnet en tysk tekst som kan spores tilbake til 1600 Spilt inn av H.M. Kongens Gardes Musikkorps i 1999.This melody is a Norwegian folk song, coming from Hallingdal. The text was originally in German, from before 1600. The song has been done by many artists, including Sissel Kyrkjebø. The German title is: Ich weiß im Himmelreich. Recorded by H.M. the Kings Guard