Auld lang syne
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Auld Lang Syne Traditional Scottish, first penned by Robert Burns
start song by strumming D chord, then hitting open 3rd then 2nd string while holding chord (this gives people first 2 melody notes)
D A7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
D G
And never brought to mind
D A7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
F#7 Bm Em A7 D
And days of auld lang syne
D A7
For auld lang syne, my dear,
D G
For auld lang syne,
D A7
We'll take a cup o'kindness yet
F#7 Bm Em A7 D
And days of auld lang syne
other verses:
We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine.
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Sin' auld lang syne,
We've wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin' auld ang syne.
We twa hae sported i' the burn,
From morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin' auld lang syne.
Sin' auld lang syne, my dear,
Sin' auld lang syne.
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin' auld lang syne.
And ther's a hand, my trusty friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
CHORDS USED:
D (xx0232)
A7 (x02020)
G (320003)
F#7(242300)
Bm (x24432)
Em (022000)
How to play Auld lang syne
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What is the starting chord?
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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.