A wide ranging collection of arrangements of 'Happy Birthday to You', from simple, solo piano to full orchestra, from Africa to Japan and from Renaissance to jazz. Listed in alphabetical order, (and providing one version for each week of the year!).
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Traditional African instruments play the theme twice. Once at a moderate tempo with Balafon lead, then repeated at a brighter tempo and featuring the Fula flute. Key: F
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Traditional African instruments play the theme twice. Once at a moderate tempo with Balafon lead, then repeated at a brighter tempo and featuring the Fula flute. Key: F
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120 BPM
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A simple, but hesitant amateur performance on an upright piano, with uncertain chords and at an unsteady tempo. Key: F
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A simple, but hesitant amateur performance on an upright piano, with uncertain chords and at an unsteady tempo. Key: F
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113 BPM
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The theme is played twice on melody sticks, (clap sticks), with rhythmic and drone Didgeridoos accompaniment. The first time is at a steady tempo and the second is faster. Key: G
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The theme is played twice on melody sticks, (clap sticks), with rhythmic and drone Didgeridoos accompaniment. The first time is at a steady tempo and the second is faster. Key: G
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112 BPM
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A simple, child-like performance on the recorder: solo the first time and with music-box accompaniment for the second. Key: F
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A simple, child-like performance on the recorder: solo the first time and with music-box accompaniment for the second. Key: F
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109 BPM
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A small dance band play a traditional arrangement of the tune, featuring alto saxophone, piano, bass and brushes. The first time through is moderate in tempo while the second half is faster. Key: F
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A small dance band play a traditional arrangement of the tune, featuring alto saxophone, piano, bass and brushes. The first time through is moderate in tempo while the second half is faster. Key: F
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106 BPM
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A steel drum ensemble play the theme twice. The first time is at a steady tempo but the second is faster with a samba feel. Key: F
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A steel drum ensemble play the theme twice. The first time is at a steady tempo but the second is faster with a samba feel. Key: F
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96 BPM
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The theme played twice on a fairground organ. The first time at a moderate tempo, and very simply. The second is faster with percussion and a busier accompaniment. All the fun of the fair. Key: F
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The theme played twice on a fairground organ. The first time at a moderate tempo, and very simply. The second is faster with percussion and a busier accompaniment. All the fun of the fair. Key: F
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106 BPM
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A formal but celebratory arrangement for cathedral organ, starting simply but growing into a full rendition. Key: G
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A formal but celebratory arrangement for cathedral organ, starting simply but growing into a full rendition. Key: G
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114 BPM
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A simple arrangement of the theme, played twice, on a typical chapel harmonium. The first time is very simple and the second is fuller. Key: G
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A simple arrangement of the theme, played twice, on a typical chapel harmonium. The first time is very simple and the second is fuller. Key: G
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114 BPM
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A charming solo performance of the song 'Happy Birthday' by a child, at a medium tempo. Sweet, innocent and pleasing. Key: G
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A charming solo performance of the song 'Happy Birthday' by a child, at a medium tempo. Sweet, innocent and pleasing. Key: G
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104 BPM
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An evocative arrangement of the theme, played twice through by traditional Chinese instruments. Key: G
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An evocative arrangement of the theme, played twice through by traditional Chinese instruments. Key: G
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112 BPM
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Depicting a rural idyll, the theme is played through twice. French horn and flute, with harp arpeggios, carry the tune while the string quartet provides a fuller accompaniment the second time. Key: F
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Depicting a rural idyll, the theme is played through twice. French horn and flute, with harp arpeggios, carry the tune while the string quartet provides a fuller accompaniment the second time. Key: F
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108 BPM
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The theme is played twice. First by a Duduk with Shawm interjections and Middle Eastern percussion, and second by a ney flute, accompanied by the Saz and extra percussion, creating the atmosphere of a busy bazaar, or the desert. Key: F
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The theme is played twice. First by a Duduk with Shawm interjections and Middle Eastern percussion, and second by a ney flute, accompanied by the Saz and extra percussion, creating the atmosphere of a busy bazaar, or the desert. Key: F
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112 BPM
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Keyboards, electric guitars, bass guitar and drums play a typical disco arrangement of the theme, twice through. Key: G
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Keyboards, electric guitars, bass guitar and drums play a typical disco arrangement of the theme, twice through. Key: G
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124 BPM
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A gentle and moody interpretation of the theme, at moderate tempo, sung by three girls. The first time singing 'ooo', and the second 'aah'. With acoustic guitar and bass accompaniment. Key: F
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A gentle and moody interpretation of the theme, at moderate tempo, sung by three girls. The first time singing 'ooo', and the second 'aah'. With acoustic guitar and bass accompaniment. Key: F
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109 BPM