Introduction
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear (insert name here), happy birthday to you! Everyone knows this classic birthday song, but did you know that there is actually a complete version of the English happy birthday song? In this article, we will explore the history of the song, the complete lyrics, and some fun facts about the song.
History of the Song
The tune for "Happy Birthday to You" was originally written by two sisters named Mildred and Patty Hill in 1893. They called it "Good Morning to All" and it was meant to be sung in elementary schools as a warm-up song. The lyrics for "Happy Birthday to You" were added later and the song became popular for birthday celebrations.
Complete Lyrics
Most people only know the first few lines of the happy birthday song, but there are actually four verses to the complete song. Here are the complete lyrics:
Verse 1: Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear (insert name here)
Happy birthday to you
Verse 2: May the good Lord bless you
May the good Lord bless you
May the good Lord bless you
Happy birthday to you
Verse 3: May your wishes all come true
May your wishes all come true
May your wishes all come true
Happy birthday to you
Verse 4: From good friends and true,
From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you,
And happiness too.
Fun Facts about the Song
Did you know that "Happy Birthday to You" is actually copyrighted? This means that any public performance of the song or use of it in a commercial setting requires payment of royalty fees to the copyright owners. The song can cost between $1,500 and $5,000 to use in a film or TV show.
Another interesting fact is that in 2016, a federal judge ruled that Warner/Chappell, the company that owned the rights to the song, did not actually have a valid copyright claim to the song. This means that the song is now in the public domain and anyone can use it without paying royalties.
Conclusion
Now that you know the complete lyrics and some fun facts about the happy birthday song, you can sing it in its entirety at your next birthday celebration or impress your friends with your knowledge of the song's history. Happy birthday to you, indeed!