Happy Birthday

Album: Hotter Than July (1980)
Charted: 2
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  • 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 you
    And I'm sure you would agree
    What could fit more perfectly?
    Than to have a world party on the day you came to be

    Happy birthday to you
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    I just never understood
    How a man who died for good
    Could not have a day that would
    Be set aside for his recognition
    Because it should never be
    Just because some cannot see
    The dream as clear as he
    That they should make it become an illusion
    And we all know everything
    That he stood for time will bring
    For in peace our hearts will sing
    Thanks to Martin Luther King

    Happy birthday to you
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    Why has there never been a holiday, yeah
    Where peace is celebrated
    All throughout the world

    The time is overdue
    For people like me and you
    Who know the way to truth
    Is love and unity to all God's children
    It should 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 people
    So let us all begin
    We know that love can win
    Let it out don't hold it in
    Say it loud as you can

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    We know the key to unity of all people
    Is in the dream that you had so long ago (happy birthday)
    That lives in all of the hearts of people (happy birthday)
    That believe in unity (happy birthday)
    We'll make the dream become a reality (happy birthday)
    I know we will (happy birthday)
    Because our hearts tell us so (happy birthday)

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    Happy birthday Writer/s: Stevie Wonder
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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  • John from Arkansas City, KsI don't know if Marvin Gaye covered Abraham,Martin and John. It was originally recorded by Dion .
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