BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tonight at the stroke of midnight, people all over the world will be singing "Auld Lang Syne," a traditional Scottish tune meant to mark the passing of one year and the arrival of another.
But does anyone actually know all of the words? Here's the lyrics so you're prepared for midnight:
"AULD LANG SYNE"
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 jo, 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.
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We twa hae run about the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin auld lang syne.
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We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn
Frae mornin' sun till dine.
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.
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And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right guid willy waught,
For auld lang syne.
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Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And long, long ago.
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And for long, long ago, my dear
For long, long ago.
We'll take a cup of kindness yet
For long, long ago.
And surely you'll buy your pint-jug!
And surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup of kindness yet
For long, long ago.
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We two have run about the hills
And pulled the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many the weary foot
Since long, long ago.
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We two have paddled in the stream,
From morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
Since long, long ago.
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And there's a hand, my trusty friend!
And give us a hand of yours!
And we'll take a deep draught of good-will
For long, long ago.
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