Thursday, January 1, 2009

Auld Lang Syne

After attempting to sing this song each year, I finally decided to look up the words and history.  

Of course, I missed singing it this year.  We did not have plans for New Year's Eve because Brad was on call.  Like clockwork, he was called in at 10:00 pm and did not get home until after midnight.  I fell asleep on the couch with Waylon, and missed the ball drop.  Oh well, there is always next year!  

Auld Lang Syne (English translation - Old Long Ago)
Scottish Poem, written by Robert Burns, 1788

Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old times since?

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For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

And surely you'll buy your pint cup!
And surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet, for auld land syne.

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We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine; 
But we've wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne.

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We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine; 
But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne.

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And there's a hand my trusty friend!
And give us a hand o' thine!
And we'll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne.

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