The melody by Veciana begins in E minor and a 6/8 metre. Most phrases begin with a long note of 3 or more often 4 eighth notes, followed by movements in eighth notes. The refrain is in G major, but ends openly. The repeated call in the refrain, "dich, Gott" ("you, God") is a leap upwards of a fifth to D, the highest note which is held for more than one measure.
