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Birthday Girl

Shallow Alcove

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
EBlew Out All My Candles F#But I Was Focused On
BLooking Really Good So I D#mForgot To Make A Wish
EShould’ve Asked For World Peace F#But If I Remembered
I Just BProbably Would’ve Asked For D#mClearer Skin
EIt Might Be My Birthday F#But If You Ask Me I’d Say
BGetting Really Old Feels LikeD#m A Punishment
ESo Many Heartwarming Texts, F#I Won’t Even Answer Them
BI Only Pay Attention To D#mWho Forgets

Chorus
E   Happy BBirthday F#To   E​
Happy BBirthday F#To

Verse 2
ELong That I’ve Been Waiting For External Validation
BI Won’t Feel Like A Flower
F#Not Unless I’m Picked
EHoarding The Attention At The Pity Me Convention,
BIt Never Left Me Starving For F#Compliments  E​

Chorus
Happy BBirthday F#To    E​
Happy BBirthday F#To    E​
Happy BBirthday F#To    E​
Happy BBirthday F#To    E​

Instrumental
[Chorus] Softly, Slightly Muted
EAll My Life I’ve Fallen Down A Certain Kind Of Sadness
Well, It BHits Me, Tricks Me Like A F#Hypnotist
EEvery Year It Comes Around; Line Em Up And Blow Them Out
BI Only Ever End Up With A F#Fat Lip

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Birthday Girl?

The chords for Birthday Girl are: E, F#, B, D#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: E, F#, B, D#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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