Verse 1

You taped the paper crowns up crooked on the wall

A cake with one tall candle, frosting on us all

Your laugh filled up the kitchen, the neighbors knew the tune

I made a little wish before the afternoon

Pre-Chorus

Take the picture, hold it still

Time runs fast against our will

Chorus

Happy birthday, raise your glass

Let this good day stay and last

We can laugh until we cry

Keep your hand in mine tonight

Happy birthday, make a wish

For the days we haven’t lived

Every year, a brighter spark

Even when it tugs the heart