My heart’s in the Highlands, wherever I go.įarewell to the mountains high-cover’d with snow įarewell to the straths and green vallies below įarewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods įarewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods. My heart’s in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer Ī-chasing the wild-deer and following the roe, My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth Guests will stand, hold hands and sing together to bring the night to a close.Īnd we’ll tak a right gude-willie-waught,ĭon't Miss A complete guide to Carol Ann Duffy Read moreįarewell to the Highlands, farewell to the north, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is not only traditionally sung on New Year’s Eve, but is also used to close Burns Night celebrations. Then, horn for horn, they stretch an’ strive:ĭon't Miss Our favourite poetry collections Read more ‘Address to a Haggis’ is traditionally recited on Burns Night after the haggis has been brought in and set on the table. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. Sung across the globe at the stroke of midnight on Hogmanay (New Years Eve) this touching song encourages the listener to put the previous year behind them and look forward to the new year ahead. It is usually said after guests have sat down to enjoy a Burns Night supper, before the first course is served. AULD LANG SYNE (1788) Auld Lang Syne is one of the most popular songs in the English language. The ‘Selkirk Grace’ is a well-known thanksgiving poem said before meals.
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