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Intro

Once a year we celebrate

 With stupid hats and plastic plates

 The fact that you were able to make

 Another trip around the sun

And the whole clan gathers round

 And gifts and laughter do abound

 And we let out a joyful sound

 And sing that stupid song

 Happy birthday! Now you're one year older!

 Happy birthday! Your life still isn't over!

 Happy birthday! You did not accomplish much

 But you didn't die this year

 I guess that's good enough

 So let's drink to your fading health

 And hope you don't remind yourself

 The chance of finding fame and wealth

 Decrease with every year

 Does it feel like you're doing laps

 And eating food and taking naps

 And hoping that someday perhaps

 Your life will hold some cheer

Happy birthday! What have you done that matters?

 Happy birthday! You're starting to get fatter

 Happy birthday! It's downhill from now on

 Try not to remind yourself

 Your best years are all gone

 If cryogenics were all free

 Then you could live like Walt Disney

 And live for all eternity

 Inside a block of ice

 But instead your time is set

 This is the only life you get

 And though it hasn't ended yet

 Sometimes you wish it might

 Happy birthday! You wish you had more money

 Happy birthday! Your life's so sad it's funny

 Happy birthday! How much more can you take?

 But your friends are hungry

 So just cut the stupid cake

 Happy birthday! Happy birthday!

Happy birthday, dear...