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Auld Lang Syne chords

Robert Burns (words, 1788), traditional Scottish tune

Burns wrote down the song in 1788, and it is sung at New Year's around the world. Three chords are enough for a singalong.

Chords
3
Level
Beginner
Time
4/4

Chords

G213
D××132
C×321

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. D
  4. /
  5. G
  6. /
  7. C
  8. /
  9. G
  10. /
  11. D
  12. /
  13. C
  14. D
  15. G
  16. /

How to play it

You need 3 chords: G, D and C. The change you'll make most is D to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.

Questions

What chords are in Auld Lang Syne?

This arrangement uses G, D and C.

Is Auld Lang Syne easy to play on guitar?

Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.