You know it doesn't make much sense
There ought to be a law against
Anyone who takes offense
At a day in your celebration'Cause we all know in our minds
That there ought to be a time
That we can set aside
To show just how much we love youAnd I'm sure you would agree
It couldn't fit more perfectly
Than to have a world party
On the day you came to beHappy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthdayI just never understood
How a man who died for good
Could not have a day that would
Be set aside for his recognition'Cause it should never be
Just 'cause some cannot see
The dream as clear as he
That they should make it become an illusionAnd we all know everything
That he stood for time will bring
For in peace our hearts will sing
Thanks to Martin Luther KingHappy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthdayWhy has there never been a holiday, yeah
Where peace is celebrated
All throughout the worldThe time is overdue
For people like me and you
Who know the way to truth
Is love and unity to all God's childrenIt should never be a great event
And the whole day should be spent
In full remembrance
Of those who lived and died for the oneness of all peopleSo let us all begin
We know that love can win
Let it out don't hold it in
Sing it loud as you canHappy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
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Ooh yeah
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthdayWe know the key to unify all people
Is in the dream that you had so long ago
That lives in all of the hearts of people
That believe in unity
We'll make the dream become a reality
I know we will
Because our hearts tell us soHappy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
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