Birthday Song
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[Intro: ]D Bm (x2)
D Bm
Hey there i said it i'm in love with you
D Bm
There's an ocean between us just like me deep and blue
D Bm
And i at times have had nothing
D Bm
But tonight i want nothing but you
Bm
You're the only thing i want
the only thing i want
E E E
the only thing on my mind
GAD
all the time.
D Bm (x2)
D Bm
Staying up till dawn won't take its toll 'til we get old
D Bm
And drinking is just the way we keep away the cold
D Bm
And you, you know what it means
D Bm
To be true, and searching like me
Bm
You're the only thing I need
the only thing i need
E E E
the only thing on my mind
G A D
all the time.
Bm E E E
Any you gave me a reason to give you my soul
G A D
I'll give you it all.
Bm
You're the only one i want
the only one i need
E E E
the only one on my mind
G A D
all the time
G A D
all the time
G A D
all the time
G A D
all the time.
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Song: Birthday Song
Artist: Ben Lee
Submitted by Jono (whitejonathan@hotmail.com)
Chords:
D Bm E E G A
2-------2-------0-------2-------3-------0-----------------------
3-------3-------0-------0-------3-------2-----------------------
2-------4-------1-------1-------0-------2-----------------------
0-------4-------2-------2-------0-------2-----------------------
--------2-------2-------2-------2-------0----------------------
----------------0-------0-------3----------------------------
Note: When playing the D and Bm sections, add these little
embellishments where appropriate (ie listen to the CD).
D Bm
2-------------------2------------------
3-------------------3-------3----------
2-------2-----------4---2-4------------
0---2-4-------------4------------------
--------------------2------------------
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Intro: D Bm (x2)
D Bm
Hey there i said it i'm in love with you
D Bm
There's an ocean between us just like me deep and blue
D Bm
And i at times have had nothing
D Bm
But tonight i want nothing but you
Bm
You're the only thing i want
the only thing i want
E E E
the only thing on my mind
G A D
all the time.
D Bm (x2)
D Bm
Staying up till dawn won't take its toll 'til we get old
D Bm
And drinking is just the way we keep away the cold
D Bm
And you, you know what it means
D Bm
To be true, and searching like me
Bm
You're the only thing I need
the only thing i need
E E E
the only thing on my mind
G A D
all the time.
Bm E E E
Any you gave me a reason to give you my soul
G A D
I'll give you it all.
Bm
You're the only one i want
the only one i need
E E E
the only one on my mind
G A D
all the time
G A D
all the time
G A D
all the time
G A D
all the time.
How to play Birthday Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.