Public domain

Auld Lang Syne

Traditional Scottish melody, 18th century

Key

G major

Meter

4/4

BPM

78

Chords

GDEmCGDG

Available shapes

How to play the chords

Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.

G

Guitar
EAoDoGoBe

Keep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.

D

Guitar
xExAoDGBe

Start from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.

Em

Guitar
oEADoGoBoe

A simple two-finger shape: check that all open strings sound clean.

C

Guitar
xEADoGBoe

Curve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.

Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.

Simplified notes

1

D G G B

2

A G A B

3

G B D E

4

D B G

5

D G G B

6

A G A B

7

G E D B

8

A G

Practice tips

  • Use a warm legato feel.
  • Keep chord changes relaxed.
  • Transpose if the key is uncomfortable.

Rights note

Traditional public-domain melody. TuneUniversal provides a short simplified chord and note guide.