Free birthday songs
Birthday Songs for Arlo
3 free birthday songs with the name Arlo in every chorus, from brass band to ukulele singalong.
3 songs · 3 ready to play · Free to download · Yours to keep · No account needed
Arlo, Light the Room
Brass band · Brass · Marching · BoldA brassy, sing along birthday song built for a whole room to shout back the name, warm and celebratory whether it comes from a friend, a parent, a partner or a child.
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Verse 1
Three white boxes tied in red Sitting bright on shelves ahead Saved because you're worth the wait Nothing here feels second rate
Chorus
Arlo, Arlo, raise the cheer Every friend and voice is here Arlo, Arlo, own the day Nothing else could steal away
Verse 2
You make ordinary days feel true Every room lights up with you No one shines as bright as this No birthday word could match this bliss
Pre-chorus
So light the candles, one by one Let every story feel undone Because your best is still to come
Chorus
Arlo, Arlo, raise the cheer Every friend and voice is here Arlo, Arlo, own the day Nothing else could steal away
Bridge
No matter how the years unfold No matter what the story's told We'll lift our voices to the sky Because you matter, that's no lie
Chorus
Arlo, Arlo, raise the cheer Every friend and voice is here Arlo, Arlo, own the day Nothing else could steal away
Outro
Three white boxes, ribbons tied Arlo's name still shines inside
Crumbs and Candlelight
Motown soul · Motown · Soul · BrassA warm, singalong Motown-soul birthday song for Arlo, built for a whole room to belt out together, whether it comes from a friend, a parent, a partner or a child.
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Verse 1
The knife lies quiet, crumbs remain A little chaos, sweet not plain You always leave things better than found And warmth is what you leave again
Pre-chorus
Everybody's leaning in to see The flame about to catch and rise So hold your breath, here it comes
Chorus
Arlo, we're singing this for you Arlo, and every word is true Another year of you arriving Arlo, we're glad it's always you
Verse 2
You always slice it fair and true Nobody leaves without their due You make the smallest crumb a feast And still there's always some for you
Chorus
Arlo, we're singing this for you Arlo, and every word is true Another year of you arriving Arlo, we're glad it's always you
Bridge
Blow the candle, make your wish The crumbs can wait, we've got time You make it new, every single year
Chorus
Arlo, we're singing this for you Arlo, and every word is true Another year of you arriving Arlo, we're glad it's always you
Outro
The knife lies still, the crumbs remain And all we feel is warm again
Chalk in the Rain
Ukulele singalong · Ukulele · Bright · SingalongA warm ukulele singalong birthday song built for a whole room to shout along to, using fading chalk lines on a rained-out pitch to say that some people never wash away.
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Verse 1
Rain comes down on the empty ground yet your joy won't fade away you're the warmth that stays around brighter than the greyest day
Pre-chorus
Let the rain wash out the lines nothing here can dim your light so we're calling out tonight
Chorus
Arlo, hear us sing your name every candle burns for you Arlo, you light up this game happy birthday, through and through
Verse 2
Another year has rolled around and still you keep our spirits warm the best in you is always found shining through the wildest storm
Pre-chorus
Let the rain wash out the lines nothing here can dim your light so we're calling out tonight
Chorus
Arlo, hear us sing your name every candle burns for you Arlo, you light up this game happy birthday, through and through
Bridge
Raise a glass and sing out loud no rain can ever wash you out you make the ordinary proud that's what birthdays are about
Chorus
Arlo, hear us sing your name every candle burns for you Arlo, you light up this game happy birthday, through and through
Outro
Rain may fall on empty ground but you're the joy that stays around
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Questions, answered
Are these Arlo songs really free to download?
Yes. All three are free to download and keep for personal use, no catch and no account needed. Save them, put them on a phone or a speaker, and use them whenever Arlo's birthday comes round.
Can I play them at a party, or use one as a bedtime song?
Absolutely. The brass band one is built to be shouted by a full room at a party, the Motown soul version suits a table full of candles and cake, and the ukulele singalong works just as well played quietly at bedtime. Use whichever fits the moment.
Can I get a song written specially for my own Arlo?
Yes. If you would like something written around your own Arlo, with details only you would know, you can order a custom song and we will write it fresh, just for that Arlo.
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