Birthday Songs for Ella

• Streamers on the Gate

  Indie folk · Gentle · Fingerpicked

  A bright, singable birthday song for Ella, built for a whole room to join in on, warm enough for a parent, a partner, a friend or a child to sing.

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  Verse 1

  Paper streamers caught the wire Yellow ribbons in a knot Someone tied them there for you Marked the gate to say you're loved a lot

  Pre-chorus

  Every colour means a cheer Every knot means someone stayed So let the whole street hear

  Chorus

  Ella, light the candles now Twist like ribbon, shine like Stella Every year you take a bow Sing it loud, sing it, Ella

  Verse 2

  Wind comes round and pulls them loose Still they hold on, still they sway Just like you when things get tough You find your feet and greet the day

  Bridge

  Blow the candles, make a wish Let the paper catch the breeze We're not going anywhere We'll stand here cheering, if you please

  Chorus

  Ella, light the candles now Twist like ribbon, shine like Stella Every year you take a bow Sing it loud, sing it, Ella

  Outro

  Streamers fade but you don't fade We'll tie new ones at the gate again

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• Rooftop Glow

  Reggae sunshine · Reggae · Offbeat · Sunny

  A sunny, singalong birthday song for Ella, built around candles left melting on a rooftop chimney, warm enough for a whole room to sing together.

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  Verse 1

  Up on the roof the sun is slow Candles waiting in a row Nobody lit them, doesn't matter You make the whole sky feel like laughter

  Pre-chorus

  We don't need the flame to burn Every year we watch you turn Brighter than the sun could be

  Chorus

  Ella, Ella, light of the crowd Sing your name and sing it loud Bright as yellow, warm as Bella Nobody shines the way you, Ella

  Verse 2

  The wax runs down the old brick wall Slow and easy, watch it fall You don't need a wish to send You're the best part of the weekend

  Bridge

  Pass the plate around again Every voice here calls your name Rooftops, gardens, kitchens, halls Today the whole world stops and calls

  Chorus

  Ella, Ella, light of the crowd Sing your name and sing it loud Bright as yellow, warm as Bella Nobody shines the way you, Ella

  Outro

  Let the candles melt away slow We already got our glow

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• Ella, Light the Snow

  Piano pop · Piano · Pop · Bright

  A warm, singalong birthday song built for a room full of voices, that turns a snowy street of dropped party hats into a picture of how much someone is loved.

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  Verse 1

  Paper hats out on the street Left behind in melting snow Nobody minds the mess tonight Because you're the reason we glow

  Chorus

  Ella, this whole room is yours Light as any umbrella Every candle leans your way Nothing dims you, Ella

  Verse 2

  You walked in and changed the air Even strangers felt it show Half the coats got left at the door Just to catch you in the glow

  Pre-chorus

  Count the years however you like They never weigh you down Something in you keeps rising up

  Chorus

  Ella, this whole room is yours Light as any umbrella Every candle leans your way Nothing dims you, Ella

  Bridge

  Let the whole street turn to slush We'll still be here singing your name Cold can't touch what we feel for you Warm as the first match struck aflame

  Chorus

  Ella, this whole room is yours Light as any umbrella Every candle leans your way Nothing dims you, Ella

  Outro

  Somewhere hats still float in snow We kept the warmest one for you

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