Drømde mik en drøm i nat

Drømde mik en drøm i nat is the oldest known secular song in the Nordic countries, written around 1300.

It is written in Old East Norse and is included in Codex Runicus, a transcript of Scanian Law where it forms a final note.

The song also formed the inspiration for the intro theme of the Danish television series Absalons Hemmelighed performed by Dicte.

The text of the song is Most interpretations have been variants on these readings: The second line may be compared with the medieval song "Palle Boosons visa" which also speaks of "silk and fine fur": "Han kläder sig i silke, så och i ädel päll..".

[2] Whilst there is general agreement on the notes of the melody (except for ligatures), a variety of rhythmical interpretations are possible.