OK, Folks, you know the drill. Allright everyone, let’s gather in front of our large, 13″, Black and White TV set, and watch as a tall, lanky man in a khaki uniform strides out, introduces himself as Sheriff John. He pulls out a bouzouki, strums it, and says, “This is for you, [assignment: name]”:
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My mother says that little girls are made of sugar.
Happy birthday! (Happy birthday!)
My mother says my life will be a wide, white ribbon.
Happy birthday! (Happy birthday!)
And all my tomorrows are waiting in a line
Shimmering, glimmering, soon to be mine.
My mother says, she looks at me and she remembers.
Happy birthday! (Happy birthday!)
She envys with a love I’m just about to see.
But she was yesterday (she was yesterday)
And I’m tomorrow (I’m tomorrow)
Happy birthday (Happy birthday)
To me!
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Happy birthday! (Happy birthday!)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Happy birthday! (Happy birthday!)
And all my tomorrows are waiting in a line
Shimmering, glimmering, soon to be mine.
My mother says, she looks at me and she remembers.
Happy birthday! (Happy birthday!)
She envys with a love I’m just about to see.
But she was yesterday (she was yesterday)
And I’m tomorrow (I’m tomorrow)
Happy birthday (Happy birthday)
Happy birthday (Happy birthday)
[Happy Birthday from Zorba the Greek, M&L: Kander/Ebb]
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I think it’s “WIDE, white ribbon.”
Thanks. I fixed it.
I first heard this song from someone rehearsing an audition song. I have been looking for it for more than 45 years. Thank you!