Happy Birthday
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Intro:
F - G - Fm
F - G - Dm
[Verso 1]
Am
Congratulations
G Dm F
Come a long way, you're important
Am
So why the long face?
G Dm
May you never take precautions
Am
So happy birthday
G
Yeah, you got this
Dm
You look gorgeous
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb F
And even when it hurts
Bb F
Can't throw it in reverse
Bb F
It's only getting worse, eh?
[Refrão]
C G
You've come a long way, doing okay
Dm
If you need a hand, you can cry on my shoulder
C G
Come a long way, such a long way
Dm C
You want to grow up, but you just grow older
G
Grab a bucket of beer for your shame
Dm
Fuck that, no you can't
Bucket a beer, no longer
Bb F
I know it's in there
Bb F
Whatever's in there, get it out
Instrumental
Am - G - Dm
[Verso 2]
Am
I guess you found out
G Dm F
What you got there in a crisis
Am
It wasn't easy
C Dm
No you been there, got your license
Am
So hallelujah
Dm
Get it out there, fucking righteous
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb F
And even now it hurts
Bb F
Throw it in reverse
Bb F
Who knows what you're worth, eh?
[Refrão]
C G
You've come a long way, doing okay
Dm
If you need a hand, you can cry on my shoulder
C G
Come a long way, such a long way
Dm C
You want to grow up, but you just grow older
G
Grab a bucket of beer for your shame
Dm
Fuck that, no you can't
Bucket a beer, no longer
Bb F
I know it's in there
Bb F
Whatever's in there, get it out
[Ponte]
C - F (2x)
C F
It's not about what they told you
C
It's just how you feel
F
I'm only starting to discover
C
What is real
F
It's not about what they told you
Just happens to be
Am F
Tearing down and building at the same time
[Refrão]
C G
You've come a long way, doing okay
Dm
If you need a hand, you can cry on my shoulder
C G
Come a long way, such a long way
Dm C N.C.
You want to grow up, but you just grow older
C G
Grab a bucket of beer for your shame
Dm
Fuck that, no you can't
Bucket a beer, no longer
Bb F
I know it's in there
Bb F
Whatever's in there, get it out
[Pós-Refrão]
C Dm F
All of that blood that you're made of
C
Get it out
Dm
Nothing to be so afraid of
C
Get it out
Dm
It's not a win, it's a trade off
Bb
Get it out
F
I know it's in there
Bb F
You know it's in there get it—
Bb
Whatever's in there, get it out
Outro:
Get it out
Am - G - Dm
Get it out
Dm
How to play Happy Birthday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.