Note: This is a rhyming translation, and an attempt to preserve the poetry. As such, it is not literal. For example, I have substitued the word "halten" --"hold" or "stop" with "keep."

HAIFISCH

We keep ourselves together
We keep our powder dry
We keep our eyes wide open
And keep trying not to cry

We keep true to our word
We keep our honor fast
We keep our friendship sacred
And keep sure that it will last

The shark he sheds many tears
They are flowing down his face
But the shark lives underwater
So his tears they leave no trace

We keep up with the tempo
We keep together as we go
If one of us can't keep up
We keep together as we slow

We keep our eyes wide open
To keep us safe from harm
Six hearts keep burning
And the fire keeps you warm

The shark he sheds many tears
They are flowing down his face
But the shark lives underwater
So his tears they leave no trace

In the deep water it is lonely
And so many tears there flow
And that's the reason that the ocean
Is salty down below