Christmas Carol - Auld Lang Syne Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
[Opening]
Should [G]auld acquaintance [D]be forgot, and [Em]never brought to [C]mind?
Should [G]auld acquaintance [D]be forgot, and [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne!
For [G]auld lang [D]syne, my dear, for [G]auld lang [C]syne.
We’ll [G]take a cup o’ [D]kindness yet, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
[section 2]
And [G]surely you’ll buy [D]your pint cup! And [Em]surely I’ll buy [C]mine!
And we’ll [G]take a cup o’ [D]kindness yet, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
For [G]auld lang [D]syne, my dear, for [G]auld lang [C]syne.
We’ll [G]take a cup o’ [D]kindness yet, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
[section 3]
We [G]two have run [D]about the slopes, and [Em]picked the daisies [C]fine;
But we’ve [G]wandered many a [D]weary foot, since [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
For [G]auld lang [D]syne, my dear, for [G]auld lang [C]syne.
We’ll [G]take a cup o’ [D]kindness yet, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
[section 4]
We [G]two have paddled [D]in the stream, from [Em]morning sun till [C]dine;
But [G]seas between us [D]broad have roared, since [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
For [G]auld lang [D]syne, my dear, for [G]auld lang [C]syne.
We’ll [G]take a cup o’ [D]kindness yet, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
[Closing]
And [G]there’s a hand my [D]trusty friend! And [Em]give me a hand o’ [C]thine!
And [G]we’ll take a right [D]good-will draught, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
For [G]auld lang [D]syne, my dear, for [G]auld lang [C]syne.
We’ll [G]take a cup o’ [D]kindness yet, for [Em]auld [C]lang [G]syne.
How to play Auld Lang Syne on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Christmas Carol - Auld Lang Syne on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Auld Lang Syne uses these transitions most often: C → G (20), G → D (20), and D → Em (15). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - D chord transition.
1. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
2. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 4.
3. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
Auld Lang Syne chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Auld Lang Syne.
- Auld Lang Syne includes 80 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Auld Lang Syne contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Auld Lang Syne connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (28%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 28%
- D → Em: 17%