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Leck Mich Im Arsch

Leck mich im Arsch is a canon in B-flat major composed by Mozart, with lyrics in German. It was one of a set of at least six canons probably written in Vienna in 1782. Sung by six voices as a three-part round, it is thought to be a party piece for his friends. An idiomatic translation would be “Kiss my arse”. The scatological title and lyrics have been used as evidence to support the contention that Mozart had Tourette syndrome. (via Emma)