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Happy Birthday

Apes of the State

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Happy Birthday by Apes of the State

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Punk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E A E

Verse
When She Turned E19, MoAm Didn’t Reach Out
So She DErove To The Apartment, She Was CAed Up On The Couch
F#mShe Prayed To God That Our AMother Was Alive
But There’s F#mNo Such Thing As God, Nobody AHeard Her When She Died

Interlude
E A E

Chorus
So Happy BBirthday, Happy Birthday, You MAade It Here Again
Just Be BHappy, Just Be Happy, You’re HAere With All Your Friends
Forget EEverything A  E​

Verse
When I Was 2E4, I TAook So Many Drugs
Dug MysEelf Into A Spiral That I ACouldn’t Get Out Of
It’s F#mMemorial Day, All Your FAriends Are Out There Drinking
But You’re SF#mhooting Ketamine And BAecoming The Ceiling
Just To FEeel ANothingE​

Chorus
And YBou Can Call It Dumb Luck That I AMade It Out Alive
But TBhere’s No Such Thing As Luck, I Know I AWanted To Survive

Interlude
E A E

Chorus
And You Can PBray To God That You’ll AMake It Out Alive
But There’s NBo Such Thing As God, Nobody HAears You When You Cry
So Happy BBirthday, Happy Birthday, You AMade It Here Again
Just Be HBappy, Just Be Happy That You’re AHere With All Your Friends

Outro
Forget EEverythingA​
Forget EEverythingA​
Forget EEverythingA  E​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Happy Birthday?

The chords for Happy Birthday are: E, A, F#m, B

What is the original key of Happy Birthday?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Happy Birthday?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Happy Birthday in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Happy Birthday be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Happy Birthday on ukulele?

Chord Happy Birthday can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Happy Birthday?

Happy Birthday uses 4 chords: E, A, F#m, B

What is the easiest way to play Happy Birthday?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Happy Birthday released in?

Happy Birthday was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Happy Birthday?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Happy Birthday to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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