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Happy Birthday Jesus

(F,*F 4/4 Slow, Copyright & Publisher: 1996 Word Inc, Nashville Tn - www.wordmusic.com )
(Songwriters:  Mildred J. Hill (ASCAP), Patty S. Hill (ASCAP), & Carol Cymbala) - (starting notes: F,E,F,C,A,C ..)
(For information on this song, see the bottom of this page!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=claKP84h9EE - 4 year old Avery Winter singing the song - awesome.
 

Intro (Melody like the traditional Happy Birthday Song)

Happy birthday to You
Happy birthday to You
Happy birthday dear Jesus
Happy birthday to You

Verse 1
C7                F
-- Happy Birthday Jesus
                 Am
I'm so glad it's Christmas
Dm                    Gm
-- All the tinsel and lights
                     C
And the presents are nice.
                     F - C7
But the real gift is you.

Verse 2
C7                F
-- Happy Birthday Jesus
                 Am
I'm so glad it's Christmas
Dm                    Gm
-- All the carols and bells
                 C
Make the holiday swell
                   A - D
And it's all about you.
D7                Bb     C7           F
-- Happy Birthday Jesus, Jesus I Love You.


(Repeat the 2 Verses)

Tag: (Talk)
I Love You Jesus


Information about the above song.  Please email me if you have additional information. michael@michael-thomas.com

  • I personally have 4 versions of this song. 
    • 1 Version by Stormie Carter (granddaughter of R.W. & Donna Blackwood)
    • 3 Versions by Brooklyn Tabernacle choir.
      • A very small girl (~6yrs-guess) sings one.  The song starts with the normal "Happy Birthday" song.
      • A young girl (~10yr-guess) sings the other song 
      • An adult sings one
    • My favorite is Stormie Carter's version then the very small girl (~6yrs)..
  • YouTube
  • Purchase
    • Stormie Cater's version - CD "A Christmas Celebration with The Blackwood Quartet & The Blackwood Singers. 
      CD was purchased at the "Black Bear Jamboree" in Sevierville TN 865-397-4044 www.theblackwoods.com or www.blackbearjamborre.com
    • Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - 800-251-3633 - New Day Christian Distributors
    • www.walmart.com - download music - "Happy Birthday Jesus (Demonstration Version)" by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
  • Other Info
  • Info from emails:
    • www.musicnotes.com - sheet music, words and music is by Carol Cymbala copyrighted in 1992 from Word Music.