For Auld Lang Syne
From the Cherryland Cares program at Cherryland Electric Cooperative, did you know that on New Year’s Eve one of the most commonly heard and sung songs is Auld Lang Syne? Auld Lang Syne was made popular by Guy Lombardo when he played it at Midnight in 1929, and from there it has become a staple of New Year’s celebrations world-wide. While it is one of the most popular songs, not many people truly know the words to the song or even what they are singing.
Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish phrase and the song comes from an old Scottish poem and folk song that dates back to the 18th century. There are numerous translations to the English language such as “old long since”, “days gone by” or simply “for old time’s sake”. Credit for the poem is given to Robert Burns.
The song Auld Lang Syne is a song of the passing of time through a context of a remembered friendship which starts with the question of “should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind”. The remainder of the song is the assurance that friendships and times past shall not be forgotten. So therefore while you sing the chorus of the song you are singing “For days gone by, my dear, for days gone by. We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for days gone by”.
While we look forward to continuing to serve our membership in the upcoming year of 2010 and the future, we shall also make sure to remember the past of Auld Lang Syne. If you are not already a member of the Cherryland Cares program we encourage you to make a New Year’s resolution to become a member in 2010.
The Cherryland Cares program works by rounding up your electric bill to the next highest dollar and placing it in the fund. The Cherryland Cares program then uses these funds to support worthwhile causes such as Father Fred, BACN and Catholic Human Services to name a few. Signing up is not costly either. By the very nature of the program the most you may donate is $11.88 for the year. A few pennies truly does go a long way.
Auld Lang Syne
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
CHORUS:
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 lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked 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-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/123102/fea_023-3962.000.shtml
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/123199/cy2_124-4983.shtml
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