Combining two birthdays, one for the Song Bar itself - now three years old, and less significantly, the Bar’s Landlord, this off-the-cuff rock number was written during the White Album recordings on 18 September 1968. Credited as a joint effort, it was begun with the main riff by Paul McCartney, and then finessed by John Lennon, the main riff played in A on the blues scale. Still fresh and vibrant, and far superior to the traditional Happy Birthday tune, it also features Yoko Ono and Pattie Harrison on backing vocals.
You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're going to have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you
Yes, we're going to a party party
Yes, we're going to a party party
Yes, we're going to a party party
[Chorus x2]
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too, yeah
You say it's your birthday
We're going to have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
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