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TODAY’S ANSWER:
ANSWER: SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT, AND NEVER BROUGHT TO MIND? … WE’LL TAKE A CUP OF KINDNESS YET, FOR AULD LANG SYNE. —ROBERT BURNS (scroll down for more)
📌 FAST FACTS
Robert Burns (1759–1796) — aged 37
➤ Overview
Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. His work helped preserve Scots language and folk traditions while influencing Romantic literature.
➤ Early Life
Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, and raised in a farming family. Despite limited formal education, he developed a strong command of poetry and song from an early age.
➤ Poetry & Song
Burns wrote hundreds of poems and songs, many of which were intended to be sung. His work often focused on love, friendship, nature, and social equality.
➤ “Auld Lang Syne” (Lyrics)
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 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 hills,
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 me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
Chorus
➤ Legacy & Cultural Impact
Burns’ influence extends worldwide, especially through annual Burns Night celebrations and the global singing of “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year’s Eve.