Auld Lang Syne
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Intro: G
G G/B D (Dsus2) (D) G G/B C (C)(Cmaj7)(C)
Should auld ac - quaintance be for - got, and never brought to mind,
G Em Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
Should auld ac - quaintance be for - got, and auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4)(D) G G/B C
For auld--- lang--- syne, my Jo, for auld--- lang---- syne,
Em7 Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, for--- auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus2) (D) G G/B C (C)(Cmaj7)(C)
And, surely, ye'll be your pint stowp, and, surely, I'll be mine,
G Em Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, and auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4)(D) G G/B C
For auld--- lang--- syne, my Jo, for auld--- lang---- syne,
Em7 Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, for--- auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4) (D) G G/B C (C)(Cmaj7)(C)
We twa hae run a - bout the braes, and pou'd the gowans fine,
G Em Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
But we've wander'd mony a weary fitt, sin' auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4)(D) G G/B C
For auld--- lang--- syne, my Jo, for auld--- lang---- syne,
Em7 Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, for--- auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4) (D) G G/B C (C)(Cmaj7)(C)
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn, frae mornin' sun till dine,
G Em Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
But seas, bet - ween us braid, hae roar'd, sin' auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4)(D) G G/B C
For auld--- lang--- syne, my Jo, for auld--- lang---- syne,
Em7 Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, for--- auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4) (D) G G/B C (C)(Cmaj7)(C)
And there's a hand, my trust - y fere, and gie's a hand o' thine,
G Em Am Am7 Bm7 C D D7
And we'll tak a right gude - willie waught, for auld--- lang--- syne!
G G/B D (Dsus4)(D) G G/B C
For auld--- lang--- syne, my Jo, for auld--- lang---- syne,
Em7 Am Am7
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
Bm7 C G C Cadd9 G
For--- auld--- lang--- syne! (Auld lang syne!)
How to play Auld Lang Syne
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.