4. Happy Birthday - Art, Music & Poetry

Lyrics:

The long awaited cry
Fills the delivery room
To the nurses standing around
It’s the old familiar tune

But to a mother young and proud
It’s not another boy or girl
It’s a new born Jewish child
A gift for all of the world

Chorus:
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
That special child
Means you too
It’s your birthday

It’s that one and only day
When your luck stands so strong
Like when Rosh Hashanah comes
We separate right from wrong

We look back at the passing year
At all the good things we’ve achieved
And decide from here and on
It’s only gonna be good deeds

Chorus

So the next time your birthday arrives
Thank G-d for giving you life
Learn Torah a little more
And give tzedakah to the poor

Invitations to your party send
To all your family and your friends
Please come and join with me
A celebration it’s gonna be

By Chaim Fogelman

Chaim Fogelman's name has become synonymous with meaningful Jewish music. Since making his first recording at the age of 9, Chaim has entertained crowds around the world. He has made concert appearances across the United States, as well as in England, Uruguay, Hong Kong, Argentina, and Russia.

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January 20, 2011

Love It

It is the most awesome song. As a mother it brings back such beautiful memories.
Thank you Chaim for this song

Chaya M
Spring Valley, NY

December 3, 2009

happy birthday

this is where you can get the music www.musicrabbi.com

musicrabbi

December 3, 2009

RE: Purchasing DVD

HI! Glad to hear you're enjoying Chaim Fogelman's music. You can purchase that song at this link.

And for Jewish birthday customs, please see: What is a Jewish Birthday?

Chani Benjaminson, chabad.org

December 2, 2009

Happy BIrthday Song

Chaim ~ What a beautiful "Happy Birthday" song. Can I get this on tape or DVD??? My friend's birthday is Jan. 4, 2010 and I'd LOVE to have it by then. THank you sooooo much. Also, I am not Jewish but am learning about the faith. Can you tell me if something special is eaten on a birthday? Like birthday cake? What is traditional for a birthday? Thank you so much. Maria

maria
Toledo, OHIO

October 19, 2009

thank you!!!!! my mother was so happy when she heard it on her birthday!!!!!

adina bendet
baltimore, usa