'Auld Lang Syne' lyrics

Who wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'?

The poem Auld Lang Syne was written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788, although the phrase had been used in other poems before Burns put pen to paper, including one by James Watson. it is set to the tune of an old folk song.

It is traditionally sung at New Year, once the clocks have chimed midnight

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What does 'auld lang syne' mean?

Auld lang syne can be translated as 'old long since' and the first line of the chorus as 'for the sake of old times'

'Auld Lang Syne' lyrics

Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days of auld lang syne?

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For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For days of auld lang syne

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We twa hae run about the braes And pu'd the gowans fine But we've wander'd mony a weary fit Sin days of auld lang syne

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We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn Frae morning sun till dine But seas between us braid hae roar'd Sin days of auld lang syne

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For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For days of auld lang syne

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And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp And surely I'll be mine And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne

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And there's a hand, my trusty fiere And gie's a hand o' thine And we'll tak a right gude-willy waught For auld lang syne

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For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne

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For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne

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