Does anyone have the lyrics to All Lange Syne? And can you explain some of the S!
Question: I'm pretty sure I misspelled the title of the song, but hopefully you know the one I'm speaking of. I know the song was originally from either Ireland or Scotland and uses several words or phrases that are not English, unless it's Old English. So can anyone provide the lyrics then sort of translate it into words I can understand?
Thanks in advance.
Answers: I'm pretty sure I misspelled the title of the song, but hopefully you know the one I'm speaking of. I know the song was originally from either Ireland or Scotland and uses several words or phrases that are not English, unless it's Old English. So can anyone provide the lyrics then sort of translate it into words I can understand?
Thanks in advance.
'Old' Lang Syne...Robert Burns a Scotttsman had the best written version so is noted for it. It was first written down in the late 16th century.
Some Lyrics;
Five Verse Poem:
Verse One:
Should old acquaintances be forgot, (Should old acquaintances be forgotten)
And never brought to mind?, (and never remembered)
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, (Should old acquaintance be forgotten)
And auld lang syne?(For old long ago)
Chorus
Verse Two:
And there's a hand my trusty fiere, (And there is a hand my trust friend)
And gie's a hand o thine, (And give me a hand of yours)
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught, (And we will take of a good drink/toast)
For auld lang sine, (For old long ago)
Chorus Repeat
Verse Three:
We twa hae run about the braes, (we two have run about the hills)
And pou'd the gowans fine, (and pulled the daisies fine)
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit, (but we've wandered many a weary foot)
Sin auld Lang Syne, (since old long ago)
Chorus Repeat
Verse Four:
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn, (we two have paddled in the stream)
Frae morning sun till dine, (from morning sun (noon) until dinner-time)
But seas between us braid hae roar'd, ( but seas between us broad have roared)
Sin auld lang syne, (since old long ago)
Chorus Repeat
Verse Five:
And there's a hand my trusty fiere, (And there is a hand my trust friend)
And gie's a hand o thine, (And give me a hand of yours)
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught, (And we will take of a good drink/toast)
For auld lang sine, (For old long ago)
I had a friend from overseas, and he explained to me that "Auld Lang Syne" meant "Old Time's Sake".
So if you insert those words, it's always been about reminicing, IMO. Basically take a minute to remember those you may have forgotten about.