This is a birthday song written for Karen Fulmer. I used to write short birthday songs for everybody, and sometimes still consider releasing them as an album. This one, though, came many years later and is definitely not short. I recorded the music in the middle of the night (though I can't believe I recorded a trumpet at 2am without disturbing my neighbours) and when it came time to write lyrics the next day, I realized it was Karen's birthday, so this is my first publicly released birthday song.
Written 25 March 2005.
lyrics
I say that you deserve everything
that you need to make this the most perfect day
A group of friends, family members, sunshine rays
Anything that you hold dear in any way
Have a good day
Have a good day
A leisurely stroll along the lake
And you can't go wrong with a tasty cake
Have a good day
Have a good day
You say it's your birthday but there's no
reason not to celebrate
every day that comes along
in which you can participate
I say that you deserve everything
that you need to make this the most perfect day
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy happy happy birthday
Happy happy happy birthday
Happy happy happy birthday
Happy happy
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