Fast away the old year passes, 
   fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, 
   fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
Sing we joyous all together, 
   fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
Heedless of the wind and weather, 
   fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
