Auld Lang Syne

by Robert Burns
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Lyrics

Should (Dm)auld ac quain tance (Gm)be for (C7)got and (Dm)nev er (F7)brought to (Bb)mind?

(G#dim)Should (F)auld ac (Dm)quain tance (Gm)be for (C)got (C#dim)and (C7)days of Auld Lang (F)Syne?

(Bb)For (F)Auld (Dm)Lang

(Gm)Syne, my (C7)dear, for (F)Auld

(F7)Lang (Bb)Syne,

(G#dim)we’ll (F)take a (Dm)cup of (Gm)kind ness (C)yet (C#dim)for (C7)Auld

Lang (F)Syne.

Auld Lang Syne — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Auld Lang Syne" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Auld Lang Syne”

Can I play "Auld Lang Syne" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Auld Lang Syne" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns played in?
Auld Lang Syne is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Auld Lang Syne"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Auld Lang Syne" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Auld Lang Syne"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Auld Lang Syne"?
"Auld Lang Syne" was originally performed by Robert Burns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Robert Burns can I play here?
Try "Auld Lang Syne", "Auld Lang Syne". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Auld Lang Syne"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Auld Lang Syne" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Auld Lang Syne"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Auld Lang Syne" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.