An original
The standard birthday song is public domain and a little sad. So years ago I wrote a better one with a friend of mine. Now it keeps showing up: friends singing it, families singing it, people I've never met singing it. Here is a growing wall of those moments.
Old song vs new song
| The classic | The new one |
|---|---|
| Long | Short |
| Repetitive | Direct |
| Waits until the third verse to say your name | The copywriter in me makes sure your name comes right away |
"People singing Happy Birthday to You feels like an unskippable ad."
People singing it
Add to the museum
If you've got a clip, a photo, or a memory of the birthday song, share it below. I read every one, and the good ones go up on the wall.
From the museum guests