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Auld Lang Syne easy piano by numbers

Q: How many keys do I need for Auld Lang Syne?

8 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = G, 7 = A, 8 = C.

Q: What are the first notes of Auld Lang Syne?

In numbers: 1 3 3 3 5 4 3 4. In letter notes: G C C C E D C D.

Scottish tune, words by Robert Burns (1788) · 44 s · 56 notes · public domain

Auld Lang Syne is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 8 keys, about 44 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

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Auld Lang Syne piano notes: G C C C E D C D · E C C E G A · A G E E C D C D …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

1GShould3Cauld3Cac3Cquain5Etance4Dbe3Cfor4Dgot,

5Eand3Cnev3Cer5Ebrought6Gto7Amind?

7AShould6Gauld5Eac5Equain3Ctance4Dbe3Cfor4Dgot,

5Eand3Cauld2A·2Alang1G·3Csyne?

7AFor6Gauld5E·5Elang3C·4Dsyne,3Cmy4Djo,

7Afor6Gauld5E·5Elang6G·7Asyne,

8Cwe'll6Gtak'5Ea5Ecup3Co'4Dkind3Cness4Dyet,

5Efor3Cauld2A·2Alang1G·3Csyne.

How to play Auld Lang Syne on the piano

The Scottish song sung all over the world at New Year and at farewells, on Robert Burns's words (1788), to a traditional tune first printed in 1799. It uses only five notes of the scale.

This easy version uses 8 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 56 notes, about 44 seconds at 92 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in Scots.

Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.

Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.

Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.

Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).

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The keys

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	G	G3	below middle C
2	A	A3	below middle C
3	C	C4	middle C
4	D	D4	above middle C
5	E	E4	above middle C
6	G	G4	above middle C
7	A	A4	above middle C
8	C	C5	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

below middle C

middle C

above middle C

Auld Lang Syne in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C C C E D C D
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

E C C E G A
and never brought to mind?

A G E E C D C D
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

E C A A G C
and auld lang syne?

A G E E C D C D
For auld lang syne, my jo,

A G E E G A
for auld lang syne,

C G E E C D C D
we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,

E C A A G C
for auld lang syne.

Questions

How do you play Auld Lang Syne on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 8 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 3 3 3 5 4 3 4 (in letter notes: G C C C E D C D). The whole song lasts about 44 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Auld Lang Syne?

8 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = G, 7 = A, 8 = C.

What are the first notes of Auld Lang Syne?

In numbers: 1 3 3 3 5 4 3 4. In letter notes: G C C C E D C D.

Is Auld Lang Syne free to play and share?

Yes. Auld Lang Syne is in the public domain (Scottish tune, words by Robert Burns (1788)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–8 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 44 seconds at 92 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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Auld Lang Syne easy piano by numbers

The number sheet

How to play Auld Lang Syne on the piano

The keys

Auld Lang Syne in letter notes

Questions

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