Same Old Lang Syne

by Dan Fogelberg

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Lyrics

Met my old lov er in the (Am7)gro c’ry store.

The snow was fall ing Christ mas (Am7)Eve.

I stole be hind her in the (Am7)fro zen foods and (G)I (F#)touched her on the sleeve.

She did n’t rec og nize the (Am7)face at first,

but then her eyes flew o pen (Am7)wide.

She went to hug me and she (Am7)spilled her purse and (G)we (F#)laughed un til we cried.

We drank a toast to (F)in no cence; we (G)drank a toast to now.

We tried to reach be yond the (F)emp ti ness, but (G)nei ther one knew how.

We drank a toast to (F)in no cence, we (G)drank a toast to time;

re liv ing, in our (F)el o quence, an (G)oth er “Auld Lang (G)Syne.”

The beer was emp ty and our (Am7)tongues were tired,

and run ning out of things to (Am7)say.

She gave a kiss to me as (Am)I (G)got (Am)out, and I (D9)watched her drive a way.

Just for a mo ment I was (Am7)back at school,

and felt that old fa mil iar (Am7)pain.

And, as I turned to make my (Am)way (G)back (Am)home, the (D9)snow turned in to (F)rain....

Same Old Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Same Old Lang Syne" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Same Old Lang Syne"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.