A D/A A F#m C#7
My dear acquaintance, it's so good to know you
F#m C#m
For strength of your hand
D E
That is loving and giving
A A/D
And a happy new year
A F#m C#7
With love overflowing
F#m C#m
With joy in our hearts
E A
For the blessed new year
C#m F#7 Bm E
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
A F#m B7 E
For us all who are gathered here
A A/D A F#m C#7
And a happy new year to all that is living
F#m C#m D E
To all that is gentle, kind, and forgiving
C#m F#7 Bm E
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
A F#m E A
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year
A A/D A F#m C#7
All of those who are hither and yonder
F#m C#m
With love in our hearts
D E
We grow fonder and fonder
C#m F#7 Bm E
Hail to those who we hold so dear
A F#m B7 E
And hail to those who are gathered here
A A/D A F#m C#7
And a happy new year to all that is living
F#m C#m D E
To all that is gentle, young, and forgiving
C#m F#7 Bm E
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
A F#m E A
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year
Happy new year
