Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 18 September 1968
Producer: Chris Thomas
Engineer: Ken Scott

Released: 22 November 1968 (UK)

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The Beatles

Paul McCartney: vocals, bass guitar, piano
John Lennon: vocals, tambourine, lead guitar
George Harrison: vocals, lead guitar
Ringo Starr: drums
Pattie Harrison, Yoko Ono: backing vocals, handclaps

You say it’s your birthday
Well it’s my birthday too – yeah
You say it’s your birthday
We’re gonna have a good time
I’m glad it’s your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

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

You 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.