Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne is a Scots song best known as the words the poet Robert Burns wrote down and sent to a music collection in 1788, drawing on an older Scottish folk tune. The title roughly means times long past, and its message of remembering old friends has made it the world's traditional song for ringing in the New Year.

Our Love to Sing choir gives it a warm, gentle lilt that's easy to sing along, whether you're crossing arms in a circle or waving goodbye to the old year. It's a lovely close to end-of-year assemblies, class parties and family gatherings at home.

Ring in the season with more festive singing — explore our best Christmas songs, or celebrate together with We Wish You a Merry Christmas.