Song Description
A Birthday Song which is universal & could be sung for anyone's birthday. Poignant and emotional lyrics offer hope and forgiveness of past mistakes. Improves self-esteem. Pun about past, present and future, and birthday present/gift. Ballad built on acoustic guitar but with soulful bass & electric guitar. Lyrics are reflective in the verses but the choruses are uplifting and encouraging, with a thoughtful and deep message at the conclusion. Melodic slide guitar solo like George Harrison.
| Song Length |
2:32 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Serene |
Subject |
Birthdays, Other Holidays, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Mccartney, Elliott Smith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
It's your birthday, happy birthday
I hope you have a good one
When you came here on your birth day
You felt the breath of someone
When the sun shines down
And the rain falls down
You will grow up strong and high
They are good for you
They were made for you
Like a present from the sky
On your birthday please remember
All the good things that you have done
On your worst day you'll forget them
And you'll think of all the bad ones
When the sun shines down
And the rain falls down
You will grow up strong and high
They are good for you
They were made for you
Like a present from the sky
Tried to buy something to suit your taste
But didn't quite know how
Birthday past and birthday future
Here's your birthday present now.