Auld Lang Syne
- Language
- Scots (Scots)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Composer
- Traditional
- Lyricist
- Robert Burns (collector/adapter)
- Dates
- Written 1788 · Published 1796
- Difficulty
- intermediate
About this song
Scots song of remembrance, traditionally sung at New Year.
Historical and cultural context
Burns sent a version to the Scots Musical Museum. Widely known internationally in English paraphrase.
Robert Burns collected and adapted older Scots verses; melody based on traditional Scottish air.
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- Recording rights status: public domain likely.
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Lyrics
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Translations
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Recordings
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Auld Lang Syne — Internet Archive audio
Streamed from Internet Archive item AuldLangSyne. Verify item license before redistribution.
Auld Lang Syne — Internet Archive audio
Preferred recording- Provider
- Internet Archive
- Performer
- Internet Archive item performers
- Rights
- public domain likely
In-page audio / external stream
- Provider
- Wikimedia Commons
- Performer
- Commons contributors
- Rights
- creative commons
In-page audio / external stream
Auld Lang Syne — Wikimedia Commons
Auld_Lang_Syne.ogg via Wikimedia Commons. Check the file page for the exact license.
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