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Auld Lang Syne
Auld Lang Syne is one of the most mispronounced song titles in the world. It’s often called “old anzine”, “auld langs sign” or “old lang sign”.
Not only is the title a tricky one to remember but hardly anyone ever remembers the lyrics (especially by midnight, after a few champagnes)
Auld Lang Syne Meaning
The term “Auld Land Syne” has many broad scale meanings, all relating to the past. The words in Scottish-Gaelic and Standard English literally translate to “Old Long Since”.
>Although, idiomatically it translates to “Time Long Past” or “Days Gone By”.
It’s like starting a story with ‘Once Upon a Time’ or ‘Long, Long Ago’.
Auld Lang Syne Lyrics
This is the standard English (singable) version…
First Verse
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld 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.
Second Verse
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
Third Verse
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
Fourth Verse
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since Auld Lang Syne.
Chorus
Fifth Verse
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.
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Is Auld Lang Syne a Scottish Poem?
Auld Langs Syne is an adaptation of an old Scottish folklore song. In 1799, the popular folk song was adapted to a more traditional tune, which is the version we all still use to sing in the New Year today.
Who Wrote Auld Lang Syne?
The origins of the original song are unknown. It was a popular Scottish folklore song in the 1700s that Scottish poet Robert Burns heard during his travels.
The lyrics we use today are a mixture of the original folklore song and a 1788 poem by Robert Burns.
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