Mele’s arrangement of Happy Birthday is in C with Bossa Nova and Latin Strums for ‘ukulele.
This is the most recognized song in the English language according to the 1998 Guinness Book of World Records. The song’s origins date back to 1893 when two sisters published the song “Good Morning to All” and their kindergarten class began to sing it at birthday parties, changing the lyrics to Happy Birthday.
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RELATED VIDEO – for how to play an easier version for beginners:
Beginner Ukulele Mele Lesson | Happy Birthday | Chalang-alang Strum – https://youtu.be/h43U364-VuE
RELATED VIDEO – for an example of the song played by beginners:
Ukulele Mele Lesson | Happy Birthday | by Ukulele Mele Students – https://youtu.be/TzCtbr7xUL0
RELATED VIDEO – for the story in keeping with Hawaiian oral history traditions:
Story Behind the Song | Happy Birthday | by Ukulele Mele – https://youtu.be/Ou1wiHW2hm8
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Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Hau’oli la hanau ia ‘oe, hau’oli la hanau ia ‘oe
Hau’oli la hanau ia ‘oe
Happy birthday to you.
And many more.
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