Auld Lang Syne Auld Lang Syne "Auld Lang Syne" (: note "s" rather than "z") is a Scots-language poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations, and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Scouting movement in many countries uses it to close jamborees and other functions.
The Millennium Prayer The Millennium Prayer "The Millennium Prayer" is a song recorded by English singer Cliff Richard, where the words of "The Lord's Prayer" are set to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne". It was released in November 1999 as a charity single in the lead up to the new millennium. The single became a surprise hit reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Chart, number 2 in Australia and New Zealand, number 3 in Ireland, and the top 20 in a number of European countries. The original adaption of "The Lord's Prayer" to "Auld Lang Syne" was created by composer Paul