Happy Birthday
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Intro
Dm Am C G
Dm Am C G
verse 1
Dm C
Did you get to sleep in?
G
Did your grandmother send you a card?
Dm C
With a 20 in it?
G
Did your boss say 30 is old?
Dm C
Did your nephew sing on the phone?
G
You'll either pick up or you won't
[Refrão]Dm C G
Hey, it's me, I know it's kinda late, but I had to call ya
Dm C G
Just to say hello, catch up, You know I was thinking of ya
Dm C
Another year older
G
Another year wiser
Dm
Bet you're out the guys
C G
Low key drinking Budweiser
Dm
I learned a little too late
C
You know what they say
Dm
I can't have my cake and love you too
G
Anyway
Dm C G
Happy birthday
Dm C G
Happy birthday
verse 2
Dm C
Was that a mistake?
G Dm C
One glass of red and I get so carried away
G
Like last year I threw you a party
Dm C
And you hate surprises, I'm sorry
G
I'm sorry
[Refrão] Dm C G
Hey, it's me, I know it's kinda late, but I had to call ya
Dm C G
Just to say hello, catch up, You know I was thinking of ya
Dm C
Another year older
G
Another year wiser
Dm
Bet you're out the guys
C G
Low key drinking Budweiser
Dm
I learned a little too late
C
You know what they say
Dm
I can't have my cake and love you too
G
Anyway
Dm C G
Happy birthday, mmh baby
Dm C G
Happy birthday
Bridge
Dm C
Did your boss say 30 is old?
G
Did your nephew sing on the phone?
Dm C
You'll either pick up or you won't
[Refrão] Dm C G
Hey, it's me, I know it's kinda late, but I had to call ya
Dm C G
Just to say hello, catch up, You know I was thinking of ya
Dm C
Another year older
G
Another year wiser
Dm
Maybe you're out with some girl
C G
If I said I don't care I'm a liar
Dm
I learned a little too late
C
You know what they say
Dm
I can't have my cake and love you too
G
Just called to say
Dm C G
Happy birthday, mmh baby
Dm C G
Happy birthday
How to play Happy Birthday
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 Dm. 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.