Classic Oldies Delight: 'Birthday' By The Beatles (1968)

October 09, 2023

The song Birthday was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and recorded by The Beatles in 1968. It was featured on their album 'The Beatles', also known as the "White Album".
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The Beatles

History & Story Behind

  • The song Birthday by The Beatles was released in 1968.
  • It is the opening track of their album The Beatles, also known as the "White Album".

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Album 'The Beatles'

  • Birthday was primarily written by Paul McCartney, with some contributions from John Lennon.

Audience Reactions

@MR-kz4ti

Best Birthday song ever, by one of the best rock groups ever!!!❤️


@rosalilahimstergimst5148

When I was a teenager and lived at home my dad played this reeeeaally loudly in the morning of my birthday. I woke up alright! A memory that's etched inside.


🎵 Let's sing along with the lyrics! 🎤

Lyrics

They say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you

Ah
Ah
Ah
Come on
Come on

Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party

I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance yeah

Oh
Come on

I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Oh dance! Dance

They say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you
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