Most people do not know the words to Auld Lang Syne, according to new research.
Just 6% of people can confidently sing the traditional New Year's Eve favourite.
Most, 78%, mumble the words to Auld Lang Syne when the bells strike midnight.
Many are also unaware of the meaning of the words, according to the poll.
Four-fifths (81%) of those surveyed for information service Teletext admitted they did not realise that Auld Lang Syne refers to "times gone by".
Most mistakenly thought it meant "old friends" and even "happy New Year" in Gaelic.
In Scotland, where Auld Lang Syne was penned by poet Robert Burns, 87% said they knew the words and 45% understood what they meant. Respondents from the North West were most likely to hum and mumble, with just 7% saying they could sing along with confidence.
When it comes to Britain's National Anthem, just 36% nationally say they are likely to sing it at least once a year although more (58%) claim to know all the words.
In Scotland, 90% say they sing it less than once each year and only 8% said they knew all of the words compared with the national average of 58%. Teletext is printing the full lyrics to Auld Lang Syne on its TV information service.
Teletext editor-in-chief John Sage said: "Auld Lang Syne is one of those songs that really only get sung once a year, but that is no excuse for mumbling and humming along. We hope that this year party-goers will be able to sing along with gusto."
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