Diane M Kellogg
For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne

Originally attributed to Robert Burns in 1778, the song Auld Lang Syne has been greeting
many a generation as the years have passed. Based on an older Scottish folk song, it is in the Scots language. It was set to music in 1799. The photo above is the artwork of sheet music from 1922.
Sing along as you read the lyrics below...or listen to the 1946 version from the classic movie 'It's a Wonderful LIfe.' Just lick on the movie poster below.
Auld Lang Syne
by Robert Burns.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For days of auld lang syne
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
And we twa hae paidl'd I' the burn
Frae morning sun 'til dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin days of auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For days of 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 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
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, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
Sheet music photo, circa 1922. Unsplash.com
Movie poster, circa 1946. RKO Pictures. Public Domain.