So It's Your Birthday
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Intro: C G Em
G D
[Verso 1]
C G
Did your dye your hair blonde when the winter was gone?
Em D
Did you look at the moon on the first night of June?
C G D
And do you think of me, when she's touching you?
Em D
C G
Do you still talk in your sleep, are you're talking to me?
Em
Did you chase all your dreams
D
Let 'em fall to your feet
C G D
Do you wish at the end of the day you could call me?
Em D
[Pré-Refrão]
Em D
Well it's been two years since I've last seen ya
C D
And I don't ever wanna look at you again
Em D G
But I might die if those emerald eyes don't search for mine
[Refrão]
C G
It's your birthday, darling
Em D C G D
I wish I could see you when ten thousand candles light up in your eyes tonight
( Em D )
C G
So it's your birthday, baby
Em D
Have fun at your party
C G D Em
I wish I was there to hold back your hair when you've drank too much outta your fancy cup
( D C G )
[Verso 2]
C
Did you make up with your dad?
G
Does he still make you mad?
Em D
And maybe just once did you try to come back?
C G Em D
Or did ya let the rain wash it all away?
C G
Did you fight all those battles you swore you would lose?
Em
Did you come out on top?
D
Did you show 'em who's boss?
C G D Em
And when I dream of you, do you dream of me too?
[Pré-Refrão]
D Em D
It's been four years since I've last kissed you
C D
And I don't ever wanna speak to you again
Em D G D
But I might die if I don't hear your voice tonight
[Refrão]
C G
It's your birthday, darling
Em D C G D
I wish I could see you when ten thousand candles light up in your eyes tonight
( Em D )
C G
So it's your birthday, baby
Em D
Have fun at your party
C G D Em
I wish I was there to hold back your hair when you've drank too much outta your fancy cup
[Ponte]
Am Em
And I wonder if you're wanting me back
D
The best that you ever had
C
Oh darling, don't answer that
Am
You can make a wish
Em
I'll blow a kiss
D C
But I still won't face the facts
Final:
C G
It's your birthday darling
E D
I'm missing you this morning
C G D
I wish I could bake you a cake and make it all okay
( E D )
G C G
Happy birthday, baby
G
I wonder if you hate me
'Cause I love you more than the moon and the stars
You could take a picture wherever you are
Mail it my way like a post card and sign your name with a big heart
How to play So It's Your Birthday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.