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Birthday Girl

Shallow Alcove

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Birthday Girl by Shallow Alcove in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
DBlew Out All My Candles EBut I Was Focused On
ALooking Really Good So I C#mForgot To Make A Wish
DShould’ve Asked For World Peace EBut If I Remembered
I Just AProbably Would’ve Asked For C#mClearer Skin
DIt Might Be My Birthday EBut If You Ask Me I’d Say
AGetting Really Old Feels LikeC#m A Punishment
DSo Many Heartwarming Texts, EI Won’t Even Answer Them
AI Only Pay Attention To C#mWho Forgets

Chorus
D   Happy ABirthday ETo  D​
Happy ABirthday ETo

Verse 2
DLong That I’ve Been Waiting For External Validation
AI Won’t Feel Like A Flower
ENot Unless I’m Picked
DHoarding The Attention At The Pity Me Convention,
AIt Never Left Me Starving For ECompliments D​

Chorus
Happy ABirthday ETo   D​
Happy ABirthday ETo   D​
Happy ABirthday ETo   D​
Happy ABirthday ETo   D​

Instrumental
[Chorus] Softly, Slightly Muted
DAll My Life I’ve Fallen Down A Certain Kind Of Sadness
Well, It AHits Me, Tricks Me Like A EHypnotist
DEvery Year It Comes Around; Line Em Up And Blow Them Out
AI Only Ever End Up With A EFat Lip

Outro
D  From Wishing (Happy Birthday To You)
AFrom Casting Lines Fishing
EFrom Black Cat Premonitions
DOverpaying On My Rent
EActing Like A Selfish Bitch
AHoping That Our Band Gets Big
C#mBetting On The Mets To Win
DFrom Losing My Insurance
EFrom Karaoke Courage
AFrom Watching The Whole World Get Sick
C#mPraying My Grandparents Live
DFrom Hoping That The Planet Spins
EBy The Time I Have My Own Kids
AWondering What The Future Is
C#mCelebrating 26D​
Happy ABirthday ETo   D​
Happy ABirthday ETo   D​
N.c.
Happy Birthday To You
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Also available in: F (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Birthday Girl?

The chords for Birthday Girl are: D, E, A, C#m

What is the original key of Birthday Girl?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Birthday Girl?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Birthday Girl in another key?

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

Can Birthday Girl be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Birthday Girl on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Birthday Girl?

Birthday Girl uses 4 chords: D, E, A, C#m

What is the easiest way to play Birthday Girl?

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 Birthday Girl released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Birthday Girl?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Birthday Girl 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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