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Written by Lennon and McCartney in the studio, largely on the spot off the top of their heads. Paul was the main songwriter, coming up with the riff and most of the lyrics. According to him,
We thought, “Why not make something up?” So we got a riff going and arranged it around this riff. So that is...
[Chorus: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
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
[Interlude: Paul McCartney]
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight!
[Bridge: John Lennon, with Paul McCartney, with Paul McCartney & George Harrison]
Yes, we're goin' to a party, party
Yes, we're goin' to a party, party
Yes, we're goin' to a party, party
[Refrain: Paul McCartney]
I would like you to dance
(Birthday) Take a cha-cha-cha-chance
(Birthday) I would like you to dance
(Birthday) Dance, yeah, woo, come on (Come on)
[Instrumental]
[Refrain: Paul McCartney]
(Birthday) I would like you to dance
(Birthday) Take a cha-cha-cha-chance
(Birthday) I would like you to dance
Woo, dance! Dance!
[Chorus: Paul McCartney & John Lennon]
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
Birthday was written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney.
Birthday was produced by Chris Thomas.
The Beatles released Birthday on Fri Nov 22 1968.