Happy Birthday
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verse 1
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Beautiful, beautiful, no other name
Cm Bb Ab
I knew from the moment you came
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I've seen in your eyes the dawn of a day
Cm Bb Ab
Where nothing will ever be the same
Pre-Chorus
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Feel my heart beating through my chest
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I'll get used to just saying "yes"
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Yes, I'll love you with all I am
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Yes, tonight is where we began
[Refrão]Cm Eb Bb Ab
Ooh,
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I wanna dance with you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Ooh,
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I'll promise to stand for you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Ooh
Cm Eb
I'll do anything for you
Bb Ab
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Tonight, my love all I want
Cm Eb
I wanna sing for you
Bb Ab
Yeah, I'll sing for you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday, baby
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday to you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday, baby
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday to you
Break
Cm Eb Bb Ab x4
verse 2
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Wrap you in love for the rest of my days
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Pray you find joy through your pain
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I can't protect you from every heartbreak
Cm Bb Ab
The world isn't easy that way
Pre-Chorus
Cm Eb Bb Ab
But I'll be there for you when you crawl
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Dad will pick you up when you fall
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Yes, I'll love you with all I am
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Yes, tonight is where we began
[Refrão]Cm Eb Bb Ab
Ooh,
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I wanna dance with you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Ooh,
Cm Eb Bb Ab
I'll promise to stand for you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Ooh
Cm Eb
I'll do anything for you
Bb Ab
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Tonight, my love all I want
Cm Eb
I wanna sing for you
Bb Ab
Yeah, I'll sing for you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday, baby
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday to you
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday, baby
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Happy birthday to you
Break
Cm Eb Bb Ab x4
Bridge
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Oh oh oh oh
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Oh oh oh oh
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Oh oh oh oh
Cm Eb Bb Ab
Oh oh oh oh
Outro
Cm Eb Bb
Beautiful, beautiful, no other name
I knew from the moment you came
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 Cm. 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.