For auld lang syne, my dear,

For auld lang syne;

We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

We twa hae ran about the braes,

And pu’d the gowans[L] fine;

But we’ve wandered mony a weary foot,

Sin’ auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl’t i’ the burn,[M]

Frae morning sun till dine;