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

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

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.

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

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pu'd the gowans fine;
But we've wandered mony a weary fit
Sin' auld lang syne.

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

We twa hae paidled i' the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin' auld lang syne.

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

And there's a hand, my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught

For auld lang syne.

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

Auld Lang Syne                                                          Poem by:  Robert Burns

"Auld Lang Syne" is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. It is well known in many English-speaking countries and is often sung to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight on day. There are many people who celebrate the New Year and never forget to sing the song. The thing that is funny is that many of those that sing it have no idea as to what the lyrics mean. The Scottish phrase “Auld Lang Syne,” translated literally means “old long since,” but more simply put it could be translated to mean “as days go by.” It encourages us to reflect on old friendships. As time goes by friends may drift apart, but we can take a moment to toast the good times. The song is traditionally sung as the clock strikes midnight on January 1 of every year.

 

· Though there are approximately 2000 versions of the song recorded by various artists, but it was popularized by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians when they played it during a New Year's Eve party in New York City in 1929.

Auld Lang Syne                                                          By: Namir Williams