Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and never brought to mind?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup of kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

Popular version of the song

Performer: Jim Malcolm

Archive Recording from Education Scotland

Further activities:

• Click the link for ‘Auld Land Syne 2’. This is an alternative less well known version recorded by Tryst, a video with scrolling lyrics.
• Computer backing tracks are provided so that you can learn 3 part harmonies that are similar to the Tryst recording.
• Listen to the brass band recording with lyrics by the United States Navy Band (Wikipedia creative commons share alike).
• The Scottish song Loch Lomond is arranged and performed by Iain Thomson ‘The Singing Shepherd’.
• Scroll down the page to find Amazing Grace, a Musescore presentation by chiefyblues. Hit the play button! If youtube is accessible, there is a link to the superb marimba chorale style performance by Jilly Cooke, with score available for download.
• Try the lyrics quiz.
• Follow instructions to design and upload your own music quiz!
• Find lyrics that are suitable for a New Year or alternative song!

AULD LANG SYNE