In 1788, Burns wrote down the lyrics to “Auld Lang Syne” and sent them to the Scot Musical Museum, a collection of traditional folk music of Scotland.

At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.

It's midnight on New Year’s—cue the sentimental “Auld Lang Syne” singalong. Here's what to know about the lyrics, meaning, and origin of the Scottish song.

At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.

Members of the St. Francis choir in Dracut take a break during choir rehearsal to sing Auld Lang Syne with music director David Keefe. From left are Sharon Smart, Jessica Keefe, Manya Siara, Mary ...

Every New Year’s Eve, many of us will come to the realisation that we don’t actually know the words to “Auld Lang Syne”. Belting out the song as the clock strikes midnight is a long-held ...

Another year, another "Auld Lang Syne," the song as essential to New Year's Eve as champagne and a kiss. Rita Braver toasts a cherished tradition: There's the elegant sound of the Amor Artis ...

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing “Auld Lang Syne” to say goodbye to the passing year.

You might know "Auld Lang Syne" as the song that people sing – or at least try to sing – every year on New Year's Eve. But what does it mean?

"Auld Lang Syne" — which roughly translates to "times gone by"— was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788 and is thought to have been based on a Scottish folk song.

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing “Auld Lang Syne” to say goodbye to the passing year.

The phrase “for auld lang syne” essentially means “for (the sake of) old times”, which positions it as an apt song to sing at a time when people reflect on the past 12 months.