Round Table Hymne

ROUND TABLE HYMNE
Also know as “A Tabler is Never Alone” or “Tabler Song”

Based on the “Auld Lang Syne” arrangement written by Robert Burns (1759–1796)
Text accredited to S. Christiansen RT Denmark 19 Holstebro

Tabler Song sung during the RT Germany AGM 2025

Lyrics:

In England many years ago,
A man so young and bright,
He made a club for men like us,
That are gathered here tonight.
Like equal men, they sat and talked
Had fun—made friendships there.
The spirit did we all ADOPT,
Every Tabler—everywhere.

From town to town this social life,
Was known to be a treat.
Now all the world has tabler clubs,
Where the different men do meet.
And every club has now a team,
Which fits the lifestyle there.
That is the way we do ADAPT,
Every Tabler—everywhere.

When Tablers meet, they can explore
And learn from what they hear.
They do discuss and know they can
Freely speak without no fear.
Be open minded in your clubs
Try always to be fair
That is the way we will IMPROVE
Every Tabler—everywhere.

In fellowship and brotherhood,
Let’s give a helping hand.
Through service all around the world,
We will help the best we can.
Beware we can’t be all alike,
Let’s show we really care.
You know you always have a FRIEND,
Every Tabler—everywhere. (or )

Alternative Ending to the song, since many Scandinavian Associations are less focused on charity.

Despite the fact that time is short,
This meeting brought you here.
This proves what RT means to us,
That we hold this circle dear.
Beware we can’t be all alike
Let’s show we really care
You know you always have a FRIEND
There are Tablers everywhere

Rendition of the Hymne, as performed during the EMATM 2015 Larnaka in Cyprus.