Hello! Below you'll find my "Auld Lang Syne" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
There are a lot of versions of this song, and once you learn to play the verses, you can use whatever version of the lyrics you like. If it suits your voice better, also have a chord chart in the key of G. I teach both versions in the video.
Enjoy!
Auld Lang Syne Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Auld Lang Syne:
Auld Lang Syne (Key of C) Chords & Lyrics
[Verse 1]
C Am Dm7 G7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
C C7 F
And never brought to mind?
F#dim C Am Dm7 G7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
E7/G# Am7 F F/G C
And auld lang syne!
C Am Dm7 G7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
C C7 F
And never brought to mind?
F#dim C Am Dm7 G7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
E7/G# Am7 F F/G C
And auld lang syne!
[Chorus]
Em Am Dm7 G7
For auld lang syne, my dear
C C7 F
For auld lang syne
F#dim C Am Dm7 G7
We'll take a cup of kindness yet
E7/G# Am7 F F/G C
For auld lang syne
Em Am Dm7 G7
For auld lang syne, my dear
C C7 F
For auld lang syne
F#dim C Am Dm7 G7
We'll take a cup of kindness yet
E7/G# Am7 F F/G C
For auld lang syne
[Verse 2, etc.]
Lyrics from version of your choice
Lyrics from version of your choice
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Auld Lang Syne Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Auld Lang Syne" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Auld Lang Syne" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
