Robert Burns (1759 - 1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, Burns’ poetry is celebrated worldwide. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic Movement and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism. A cultural icon in Scotland, the celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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 dear,
For auld lang syne.
We’ll tak a cup o’kindness yet,
For auld land syne.

And surely ye’ll be your pint stowp!
And surely I’ll be mine!
And we’ll tak a cup o’kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

Chorus

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou’d the gowans fine;
But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit,
Sin’ auld lang syne.

Chorus.

We twa hae paidl’d in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
Sin’ auld lang syne.

Chorus.

And there’s a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie’s a hand o’thine!
And we’ll tak a right gude - willie waught,
For auld lang syne.

Chorus.