My dear acquaintance, it's so good to know you For strengh of your hand, that is loving and giving And happy new year, with love overflowing With joy in our hearts, for the blessed new year
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer For us all who are gathered here And happy new year to all that is living To all that is gentle, kind and forgiving Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer My dear acquaintance, a happy new year
All of those who are hither and yonder With love in our hearts we grow fonder and fonder Hail to those who we hold so dear And hail to those who are gathered here
And happy new year to all that is living To all that is gentle, young and forgiving Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer My dear acquaintance, a happy new year