Happy New Year! We’re saying farewell (good riddance?) to 2020, and welcoming 2021 with Beautiful Music for New Year’s Day. THE OLD YEAR NOW AWAY IS FLED is known as the Carol for the New Year. It’s a ballad sung to the familiar tune Greensleeves. (also used for the Christmas Carol WHAT CHILD IS THIS) I’ve linked several different performances for your enjoyment (including one that has both versions), as well as a link with the lyrics and more information about the history of the carol. All good wishes for a happy and healthy new year!
Greensleeves / What child is this? / The old year now has fled away | TENET Vocal Artists – YouTube
The old year now away is fled – YouTube
The old yeare now away is fled – YouTube
The Old Year Away Is Fled (hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com)