Celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote “Auld Lang Syne” in 1788, which is based on an ancient Scottish folk song. The phrase “auld lang syne” roughly translates to “for old times’ sake,” and the song is about preserving friendships and looking back over the events of the year. It has long been a much-loved tradition to sing the song just before midnight on New Year’s Eve, evoking a sense of belonging, fellowship, and nostalgia. Most people only know the first verse and the chorus, but in case you want to impress the guests at your New Year’s Eve party, here are the lyrics in its entirety: Auld Lang Syne THE HISTORY OF
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne? Chorus For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup! and surely I’ll buy mine! And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. Chorus
We two have run about the hills, and picked the daisies fine; But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne. Chorus We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne. Chorus And there’s a hand my trusty friend! And give me a hand o’ thine! And we’ll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne. Chorus
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