HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
(Bill Anderson)


Hank LOcklin - 1964






Today has been my birthday and tonight I should be glad
But you weren't here to share it and inside I hurt so bad
I didn't want your present, just your kiss and company
And your lips to softly whisper Happy Birthday to me


But I came home all by myself and lit the candle
Made a wish for you and love that used to be
I unwrapped the tiny package that I bought myself
Then I sang Happy Birthday to me


I thought for sure you'd send me at least a birthday card
But the postman didn't even stop when he passed by my yard
You could have telephoned and eased a lot of misery
Instead I called myself and said Happy Nirthday to me


And I came home all by myself and lit the candle
Made a wish for you and love that used to be
I unwrapped the tiny package that I bought myself
Then I sang Happy Birthday to me




(Contributed by  - March 2008)