Clueless Presents the Real Story of "Auld Lang Syne!"
The following information is from the site Christmas Carols: Although not strictly a Christmas song this section would not be complete without the inclusion of the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne. The song Auld Lang Syne is traditionally sung by most of us on the stroke of midnight each New Years Eve however in Scotland, where Auld Lang Syne originates it is also sung on Burns Night, January 25th, to celebrate the life of the author and famous poet Robert Burns.
The lyrics of Auld Lang Syne actually consist of five verses and this full version of the Poem Auld Lang Syne is featured in the Christmas Poems section, complete with its history and old origins.
The words ‘Auld Lang Syne’ literally translates from old Scottish dialect meaning ‘Old Long Ago’ and is about love and friendship in times past. The lyrics in the song Auld Lang Syne referring to ‘We’ll take a Cup of Kindness yet’ relate to a drink shared by men and women to symbolise friendship. Happy New Year!!!
It is also known as a song to drink by!!
Complete poem/lyrics for “Auld Lang Syne”
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
For auld lang syne,
We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
Auld Lang Syne a Christmas & New year poem by Robert Burns
Dan Folgelberg with his own lyrics to Same Old Lang Syne
12 Comments on “Clueless Presents the Real Story of "Auld Lang Syne!"”
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I like this song, but it has a somewhat melancholy feel, don't you think? Thanks for the post!
Mari,yes it does.
A wonderful history lesson. Thanks CC.Have a terrific day. Happy New Year to one and all. 🙂
Happy New Year!!!
Sandee, yep it is that indeed.my thanks to C.C. as well.
Da Dude,the same to you and your family,My friend!
Thanks for the info Mike. A day is never wasted when you learn something new. Happy New Years to you and yours. May your blessings be many in the new year.
Jo,I cannot take credit for this posting.it was done by C.C.I found this informitive as well.
Thanks Mike. It is a great song and can see it as a drinking songin the pubs.
Syd,Yep!
Thanks everyone including Mike and I hope that all of you had a fabulous new year's day. By the way, I actually have always thought of this song as people sounding a bit drunk as I'm used to hearing a crowd singing it at midnight. 🙂
Clueless,most of the time poeple have consumerd a bit.AThere are some people who think they sing better when they havr had a few that sober(I know I thought that).