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'Happy Birthday' by Stevie Wonder
- This groovy upbeat tune is one of the "happiest" birthday songs on this list. The track was released in 1980 as part of a petition to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a holiday.
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'It’s My Party' by Lesley Gore
- Lesley Gore's 1963 tune is a birthday favorite. "It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to" must be one of the most iconic birthday lyrics of all time.
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2 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Katy Perry
- Katy Perry's 2013 song is all about making your partner feel special, like it's their birthday every day. This is the perfect song to play for your loved one.
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3 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by New Kids On The Block
- NKOTB released this track in 1990 as part of their album 'Step by Step.' The lyrics sure have a positive message: "Happy Birthday to you / You’re still young / Age is just a number / Don’t you stop having fun."
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4 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Selena Gomez
- Selena Gomez' debut studio album, 'Stars Dance,' opens with this track. It's all about having a good time, all the time. The lyrics go: "When I party like that / Every night's my birthday / They don't know, so it's okay / Tell 'em that it's my birthday."
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5 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Destiny's Child
- Unlike most songs on this list, this one is a ballad. 'Birthday' by Destiny's Child is all about making your partner have an unforgettable birthday day.
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6 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Cake' by Rihanna
- Sure, the "birthday cake" in RiRi's song is not an actual cake, but the tune has got the right vibe for a birthday party, that's for sure!
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7 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, this is such a joyful song to celebrate a birthday. "They say it's your birthday / Well, it's my birthday too, yeah / They say it's your birthday / We're gonna have a good time / I'm glad it's your birthday / Happy birthday to you."
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8 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Boy' by Pet Shop Boys
- Whether you interpret the lyrics as being about a birthday, Christmas, or Jesus, it's a cool song to add to your playlist.
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9 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Girl' by Lizzo
- Lizzo's 2022 single 'Birthday Girl' is the perfect celebratory song. "Is it your birthday girl? / ‘Cause you’re looking like a present / Is it your birthday girl? / Let’s celebrate it."
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10 / 30 Fotos
'In Da Club' by 50 Cent
- This 50 Cent party anthem is a favorite among birthday boys and girls. "Go shawty, it’s your birthday / We gon’ party like it’s your birthday / We gon’ sip Bacardi like it’s your birthday."
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11 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Migos
- Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff mention birthday girls on this track. "Aye who birthday? Put yo' hand up."
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12 / 30 Fotos
'Ratchet Happy Birthday' by Drake
- 'Ratchet Happy Birthday' might not be as upbeat as many of the songs on this list, but it's definitely worth a listen.
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13 / 30 Fotos
'B-Day Song' by Madonna and M.I.A.
- Madonna and M.I.A. teamed up to bring us this upbeat birthday tune perfect for a singalong. "I'm a happy girl / It's my birthday song, in my happy world / I know it's gonna be a good day / Oh yeah, today is my birthday, huh."
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14 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by Loretta Lynn
- Country music legend Loretta Lynn gives this birthday song a twist by making it about a breakup.
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15 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by "Weird Al" Yankovic
- "Weird Al" Yankovic also has a birthday song, and it's as witty as you'd expect. The lyrics go: "Well, it's time to celebrate your birthday, it happens every year / We'll eat a lot of broccoli and drink a lot of beer / You should be good and happy that there's something you can eat / A million people every day are starving in the street."
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16 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday Beautiful' by Pentatonix feat. Ringo Starr
- Acapella group Pentatonix teamed up with the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr for this beautiful birthday song.
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17 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Usher and Zaytoven
- Usher and Zaytoven bring us the perfect R&B tune for birthday girls.
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18 / 30 Fotos
'It's My Birthday' by will.i.am. Feat. Cody Wise
- will.i.am. and Cody Wise remind us that it's okay to spend our money and live our fantasy on our birthdays.
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19 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by Kygo feat. John Legend
- The Norwegian DJ teamed up with singer-songwriter John Legend to bring us this birthday tune. The song is written from the perspective of a father singing to his daughter.
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20 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' by Marilyn Monroe
- Marilyn Monroe's rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to JFK will surely make you feel like a president (regardless if you're a Mr. or not!).
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21 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Anne-Marie
- Anne-Marie sings about feeling special on one's birthday. The lyrics go: "It's my birthday / I'ma do what I like / I'ma eat what I like / I'ma kiss who I like / It's my birthday / I'ma do what I like / I'ma wear what I like / I'ma party tonight."
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22 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Kings of Leon
- This 2010 song by American rockers Kings of Leon is all about partying like it's your birthday. Of course, you can play this one on your actual birthday too!
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23 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Song' by 2 Chainz feat. Kanye West
- All 2 Chainz wants for his birthday is a voluptuous woman, and there is nothing wrong with that.
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24 / 30 Fotos
'It's My Dog's Birthday' by T-Pain
- One's dog's birthday is always a special occasion, right? Of course, the celebration extends to the owner and friends. "It's my dawg birthday, yeah (Birthday) / We gon' do whatever we want."
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25 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by The Lumineers
- Released in 2022, this song is a good addition to your birthday playlist. "It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's your birthday, dear (it's alright)."
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26 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by K. Michelle
- The R&B singer released 'Birthday' in 2017. K. Michelle sings about making her partner having special time on his special day.
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27 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Twista
- This is such a great birthday party tune! "Somebody in here, it's your birthday (it's your birthday) / Everybody move like it's your birthday."
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28 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by All Time Low
- 'Birthday' by All Time Low is a cool alternative rock tune to express your attraction towards someone, by singing: "I need you like cake on my birthday."
Sources: (Billboard) (Yardbarker)
See also: The best breakup songs of all time
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29 / 30 Fotos
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0 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by Stevie Wonder
- This groovy upbeat tune is one of the "happiest" birthday songs on this list. The track was released in 1980 as part of a petition to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a holiday.
© Getty Images
1 / 30 Fotos
'It’s My Party' by Lesley Gore
- Lesley Gore's 1963 tune is a birthday favorite. "It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to" must be one of the most iconic birthday lyrics of all time.
© Getty Images
2 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Katy Perry
- Katy Perry's 2013 song is all about making your partner feel special, like it's their birthday every day. This is the perfect song to play for your loved one.
© Getty Images
3 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by New Kids On The Block
- NKOTB released this track in 1990 as part of their album 'Step by Step.' The lyrics sure have a positive message: "Happy Birthday to you / You’re still young / Age is just a number / Don’t you stop having fun."
© Getty Images
4 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Selena Gomez
- Selena Gomez' debut studio album, 'Stars Dance,' opens with this track. It's all about having a good time, all the time. The lyrics go: "When I party like that / Every night's my birthday / They don't know, so it's okay / Tell 'em that it's my birthday."
© Getty Images
5 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Destiny's Child
- Unlike most songs on this list, this one is a ballad. 'Birthday' by Destiny's Child is all about making your partner have an unforgettable birthday day.
© Getty Images
6 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Cake' by Rihanna
- Sure, the "birthday cake" in RiRi's song is not an actual cake, but the tune has got the right vibe for a birthday party, that's for sure!
© Getty Images
7 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, this is such a joyful song to celebrate a birthday. "They say it's your birthday / Well, it's my birthday too, yeah / They say it's your birthday / We're gonna have a good time / I'm glad it's your birthday / Happy birthday to you."
© Getty Images
8 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Boy' by Pet Shop Boys
- Whether you interpret the lyrics as being about a birthday, Christmas, or Jesus, it's a cool song to add to your playlist.
© Getty Images
9 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Girl' by Lizzo
- Lizzo's 2022 single 'Birthday Girl' is the perfect celebratory song. "Is it your birthday girl? / ‘Cause you’re looking like a present / Is it your birthday girl? / Let’s celebrate it."
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
'In Da Club' by 50 Cent
- This 50 Cent party anthem is a favorite among birthday boys and girls. "Go shawty, it’s your birthday / We gon’ party like it’s your birthday / We gon’ sip Bacardi like it’s your birthday."
© Getty Images
11 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Migos
- Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff mention birthday girls on this track. "Aye who birthday? Put yo' hand up."
© Getty Images
12 / 30 Fotos
'Ratchet Happy Birthday' by Drake
- 'Ratchet Happy Birthday' might not be as upbeat as many of the songs on this list, but it's definitely worth a listen.
© Getty Images
13 / 30 Fotos
'B-Day Song' by Madonna and M.I.A.
- Madonna and M.I.A. teamed up to bring us this upbeat birthday tune perfect for a singalong. "I'm a happy girl / It's my birthday song, in my happy world / I know it's gonna be a good day / Oh yeah, today is my birthday, huh."
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by Loretta Lynn
- Country music legend Loretta Lynn gives this birthday song a twist by making it about a breakup.
© Getty Images
15 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by "Weird Al" Yankovic
- "Weird Al" Yankovic also has a birthday song, and it's as witty as you'd expect. The lyrics go: "Well, it's time to celebrate your birthday, it happens every year / We'll eat a lot of broccoli and drink a lot of beer / You should be good and happy that there's something you can eat / A million people every day are starving in the street."
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday Beautiful' by Pentatonix feat. Ringo Starr
- Acapella group Pentatonix teamed up with the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr for this beautiful birthday song.
© Getty Images
17 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Usher and Zaytoven
- Usher and Zaytoven bring us the perfect R&B tune for birthday girls.
© Getty Images
18 / 30 Fotos
'It's My Birthday' by will.i.am. Feat. Cody Wise
- will.i.am. and Cody Wise remind us that it's okay to spend our money and live our fantasy on our birthdays.
© Getty Images
19 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday' by Kygo feat. John Legend
- The Norwegian DJ teamed up with singer-songwriter John Legend to bring us this birthday tune. The song is written from the perspective of a father singing to his daughter.
© Getty Images
20 / 30 Fotos
'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' by Marilyn Monroe
- Marilyn Monroe's rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to JFK will surely make you feel like a president (regardless if you're a Mr. or not!).
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Anne-Marie
- Anne-Marie sings about feeling special on one's birthday. The lyrics go: "It's my birthday / I'ma do what I like / I'ma eat what I like / I'ma kiss who I like / It's my birthday / I'ma do what I like / I'ma wear what I like / I'ma party tonight."
© Getty Images
22 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Kings of Leon
- This 2010 song by American rockers Kings of Leon is all about partying like it's your birthday. Of course, you can play this one on your actual birthday too!
© Getty Images
23 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday Song' by 2 Chainz feat. Kanye West
- All 2 Chainz wants for his birthday is a voluptuous woman, and there is nothing wrong with that.
© Getty Images
24 / 30 Fotos
'It's My Dog's Birthday' by T-Pain
- One's dog's birthday is always a special occasion, right? Of course, the celebration extends to the owner and friends. "It's my dawg birthday, yeah (Birthday) / We gon' do whatever we want."
© Getty Images
25 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by The Lumineers
- Released in 2022, this song is a good addition to your birthday playlist. "It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's your birthday, dear (it's alright)."
© Getty Images
26 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by K. Michelle
- The R&B singer released 'Birthday' in 2017. K. Michelle sings about making her partner having special time on his special day.
© Getty Images
27 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by Twista
- This is such a great birthday party tune! "Somebody in here, it's your birthday (it's your birthday) / Everybody move like it's your birthday."
© Getty Images
28 / 30 Fotos
'Birthday' by All Time Low
- 'Birthday' by All Time Low is a cool alternative rock tune to express your attraction towards someone, by singing: "I need you like cake on my birthday."
Sources: (Billboard) (Yardbarker)
See also: The best breakup songs of all time
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29 / 30 Fotos
The best songs to celebrate your birthday (other than 'Happy Birthday')
From upbeat dancefloor anthems to singalong heartfelt tunes
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Your birthday is a special occasion that deserves to be celebrated. And what better way to celebrate it than with music, right? Of course, there is the classic 'Happy Birthday' song everyone knows, but there's more to birthday songs that this classic. In fact, there are enough birthday songs out there that you can put together an entire playlist!
In this gallery, we compile some of the greatest birthday songs ever, from upbeat tunes to emotional songs. Click on and pick your favorite!
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