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 you'll be your pint stoup, 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 ran about the braes, And pou'd the gowans fine, But we've wander'd monie a weary fit Sin' auld lang syne.
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We twa hae paidl'd in the burn Frae morning sun til 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 gude willie waught For auld lang syne!
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Meaning of unusual words: Auld lang syne = Former days and friends jo = dear stoup = tankard gowans = daisies braid = broad Gude willie waught = friendly draught