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The Birthday Song

from Right About Now by Brenda Earle Stokes

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Music and lyrics by Brenda Earle Stokes

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A smile on your face, friends gathered ‘round
You’re never too old to be wearing a crown?
Thirty-three candles make no mistake
Smile for the cameras it’s never too late

Oh the people you’ve met and the places you’ve gone!
All the girls you grew up with have married and moved on
At last you’ve surrendered – who cares what they think?
You put down the worry, you put down the drink
So blow out your candles, you’re finally free
Happy birthday to me (instrumental)

Haunted by hostages and seeds that you sowed
The bodies you left by the side of the road
Surrender your demons, release your regrets
Make amends to all the people that you’ve ever met

You’ve taken the actions; you’ve gathered the facts
You’ve built up a stash of esteemible acts
This is all you ever wanted, can’t you see?
Happy birthday to me.

You’re a big girl now. You’re a big girl now.

You’ve taken the actions; you’ve gathered the facts
You’ve built up a stash of esteemable acts
This is all you ever wanted, can’t you see?
Happy birthday to me.

credits

from Right About Now, track released June 10, 2014
Brenda Earle Stokes - piano and voice
Joel Frahm – saxophone
Steve Cardenas - guitar
Matt Aronoff - bass
Jordan Perlson - drums
Produced by Matt Pierson
Recorded and mixed by Chris Allen at Sear Sound, NYC

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Brenda Earle Stokes New York, New York

Brenda Earle Stokes is a Canadian pianist, vocalist, composer and educator based in NYC. She has fused her passion for jazz with a curiosity for Brazilian music, Music Theater and singer-songwriters. She performs internationally as a leader and sideman and has released four critically-acclaimed albums as a leader, which feature her original compositions and her unique takes on popular music. ... more

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    New York (NYC), NY

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