New Year Songs

To set the perfect mood on the New Year, one should have a collection of New Year songs. These songs not only get the party started, but also spread the message of fresh beginning and burying the times of yore. These songs signify the importance of starting afresh and indicate the start of a new phase in one's life.

One of the best-known songs of New Year, which is widely appreciated by people all over the world, is 'Auld Lang Syne'. It means 'old long since' when translated literally, though it can be better put as 'old long ago' or 'times gone by'. It is a poem by Robert Burns, which is widely popular in the English speaking countries and is often followed by a traditional dance. Lyrics are available in an anglicized version.

Auld Lang Syne

Should old acquaintance be forgot?
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot?
And auld Lang Syne?

CHORUS:
For auld Lang Syne, my dear,
For auld Lang Syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld Lang Syne.
And surely you'll get your pint mug!
And surely I'll get mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld Lang Syne.

CHORUS We two have run about the hills,
And pulled the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many a weary foot,
Since auld Lang Syne.

CHORUS We two have paddled in the stream,
From morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
Since auld Lang Syne.

CHORUS And there's a hand my trusty friend!
And give us a hand o' thine!
And we'll take a right good-friendly draught,
for auld Lang Syne.