HAPPY BIRTHDAY
(Ron Kitson)

Loretta Lynn - 1964


 
Well, I know where you're goin' 
And who's gonna meet you there
I know how late you'll be comin' home 
But guess who doesn't care

Tonight I'll step out too 
And since I won't be here
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas 
And Happy New Year

My best wishes may be early
But I'm not stickin' around
To bake a cake for your birthday 
While you're out runnin' around

She can help you celebrate
May she bring you lots of cheer
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas
And Happy New Year

(Instrumental Break)

Now I've made my mind up 
Played second long enough
You think I don't mean it 
So, you're gonna call my bluff

But I'll be busy packin' 
While ye're holding her near
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas
And Happy New Year

My best wishes may be early
But I'm not stickin' around
To bake a cake for your birthday 
While you're out runnin' around

She can help you celebrate
May she bring you lots of cheer
Happy birthday, Merry Christmas
And Happy New Year
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas
And Happy, Happy New Year


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2010)