Auld Lang What?
“Auld Lang Syne:” it’s the song everyone in the English-speaking world sings at midnight on New Year’s Eve, but few people know the origins of the song…or even the lyrics. Here’s a few facts (and the lyrics) so that you can be “in the know” this New Year’s.
1. “Auld Lang Syne” was written in the 18th century by the Scots poet, Robert Burns (pictured above). He adapted it from an old Scottish folk song.
2. The phrase, “Auld Lang Syne” roughly translates into “Times Gone By.”
3. “Syne” is pronouced “sign,” like a street sign.
4. It’s a song of nostalgia and of new beginnings–perfect for New Year’s.
…and now the lyrics. Study up for New Year’s Eve.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
in days of auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
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2 opinions for Auld Lang What?
Noreen Crone-Findlay
Dec 29, 2007 at 8:18 pm
add bagpipes and it is stirring beyond belief!
Happy New Year!
Burns Night
Jan 26, 2008 at 12:25 am
[…] by the host. These are followed by readings of Burns poems and the evening ends by singing “Auld Lang Syne,” another Burns […]
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