Happy Birthday to You (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary

This cheerful and universally recognized song is used to celebrate birthdays around the world. It consists of a simple, repetitive melody with lyrics that express well-wishes for the person whose birthday is being celebrated. The song begins by repeating the phrase Happy Birthday to you, followed by personalizing the greeting with the name of the birthday person. In additional verses, it conveys best wishes from both new and old friends, hoping for good luck and happiness to accompany the individual. The structure and content of this song make it a popular choice for birthday celebrations due to its simplicity and heartfelt message.

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Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear …,
Happy birthday to you!

From good friends and true,
From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you,
And happiness too.

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear …,
Happy birthday to you!