Video and music arrangement: Peter Heavenbr br Music available here at all online shopsbr br Auld Lang Syne is one of the best-known songs in the English-speaking world. The melody is based on a pentatonic Scottish folk song. The song is traditionally sung at the turn of the year to remember those who have died during the past year. The German title is "Nehmt Abschied, Brüder" (Take Leave, Brothers). In the Scouting movement, it is known worldwide as a farewell song, sung at the end of events.