About this song
The legendary Scottish song, set to a pentatonic folk tune and popularized by Robert Burns in 1788. It is sung around the world at New Year's Eve midnight.
Play it in MIDI Room
This is a simplified single-line arrangement so you can hear the melody instantly. To play the full piece with a piano roll, multi-track view, tempo control and A/B practice looping, use the main MIDI Player Online tool with your own MIDI file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Auld Lang Syne online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Scots folk melody instantly, or drop your own MIDI file into the MIDI Player Online tool for full piano-roll playback, tempo control and A/B practice looping. Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, account or install.
Who composed Auld Lang Syne?
Auld Lang Syne is a Traditional Scottish song (Scots folk). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Auld Lang Syne usually played in?
This arrangement is written in D major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Auld Lang Syne available?
Instead of downloading a file, you can hear the melody right here with the built-in player. To practice it, set a slow tempo and use the A/B loop to repeat a section. You can also export or record any MIDI you play from the main MIDI Room player.