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You know it (C)does n’t make much sense,
there ought a (Bb)be a law a gainst
an y (Am)one who takes of fence
at a
day in your cel e bra tion.
‘Cos we (C)all know in our minds
that there (Bb)ought a be a time
that (Am)we can set a side
to show
just how much we love you.
And I’m (F)sure you would a gree, what could (G)fit more per fect ly than to (F)have a world par ty on the (Dm7)day you came to be?
Hap py (C)birth day to (F)ya,
py birth day to (F)ya, hap py (F)birth (C)day.
Hap py birth day to (F)ya,
py birth day to (F)ya, hap py (F)birth (C)day.
I just (C)nev er un der stand
how a man who died for good
could not (Am)have a day that would
be set a side for his rec og ni Be cause (C)it should nev er be
just be (Bb)cause some can not see
the (Am)dream as clear as he,
that they should make it be come an lu sion.
we (F)all know ev ’ry thing that he (G)stood for time will bring, for in (F)peace our hearts will sing, “Thanks to (Dm7)Mar tin Luth er King.”
(C)birth day to (F)ya,
py birth day to (F)ya, hap py (F)birth (C)day.
Hap py birth day to (F)ya,
py birth day to (F)ya, hap py (F)birth (C)day.
I just (F)birth (C)day.
Why has there nev er been a hol i day
where peace is cel e brat ed (Ab)all
through out
the world?
The (Dm7)loud as you can.
Hap py (Db)birth day to (Gb)ya,
py birth day to (Gb)ya, hap py (Gb)birth (Db)day.
Hap py (Db)birth day to (Gb)ya,
py birth day to (Gb)ya, hap py (Gb)birth (Db)day.
Hap py (Gb)birth (Db)day.
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(B)birth day,
hap py (Bbm)birth day,
hap py (Ab)birth day.
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(B)birth day,
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Happy Birthday — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Happy Birthday" by Stevie Wonder: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Happy Birthday”
- Can I sing "Happy Birthday" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Happy Birthday" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Happy Birthday" by Stevie Wonder in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Happy Birthday" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Happy Birthday"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Happy Birthday", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Happy Birthday" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Happy Birthday"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Happy Birthday"?
- "Happy Birthday" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Stevie Wonder are available?
- Other accompaniments by Stevie Wonder: "All I Do", "A Place In The Sun", "Blame It On The Sun". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Happy Birthday" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Happy Birthday" by Stevie Wonder. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Happy Birthday" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Happy Birthday" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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