Analyze literature as
a means of valuing
other people and
their various
circumstances in life
Topic #2
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And old lang syne?
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 all auld lang syne
We two have run about the slopes,
And picked the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
Since auld lang syne
We two have paddled in the stream,
From morning sun till dine;
But seas between us board have roared
Since auld lang syne
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.
AULD LANG SYNE
- Written by Robert Burns
- The tune is a traditional folk song
- It is a Scottish Song
- It is usually sang during New Year’s
Eve, graduation, funeral, and farewell
or ending occasions.
- The title may be translated into “old
long since” or “long long ago”, “days
gone by” or “old times”
Processing Questions:
1. When is Auld Lang Syne sung?
2. Who is being referred to in the song?
3. What makes the persona’s friends
unforgettable?
4. What experiences have they gone
through?
5. Why do Filipinos love to sing this song
during a New Year’s Eve?
ACTIVITY #2: Auld Lang Syne
Recall an old friend during
your childhood. Write a letter
about your memories together
and how you value your
friendship.