- Learn world's most famous parting song
- Master pentatonic Scottish melody
About This Song
Lyrics: Robert Burns (1788)
Key: F Major
Full Song
Sung worldwide on New Year's Eve. "Auld lang syne" means "old long since" or "days gone by."
Historical Context
Robert Burns adapted this from older Scottish folk songs. It has become the world's most famous song of parting and remembrance, sung at New Year celebrations, graduations, funerals, and farewells worldwide. The pentatonic melody is characteristically Scottish.
Performance Goal: Play with warmth and nostalgia. This song celebrates friendship and remembrance - play from the heart!