Birthday Songs for Elsi

• Ring That Bell

  Gospel celebration · Gospel · Choir · Claps

  A rowdy, joyful birthday singalong built for a whole room, sparked by the sound of a bicycle rattling past a school wall.

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  Verse 1

  Wheels came rattling down the lane Metal railings sang your name Nothing about you stayed the same Yet you're always somehow Elsi, plain

  Pre-chorus

  Clap your hands, the day is here Bring the noise the whole room can hear We've been waiting on this one all year

  Chorus

  Elsi, ring that bell out loud Bring the whole street, bring the crowd Nobody lights a room like Elsi now We are singing your name proud

  Verse 2

  Brick walls held that old school still Tyres spinning fast downhill Something in you rides that thrill Chasing joy however it will

  Bridge

  Another year of you arrives Every candle knows you're alive Let the whole table shake tonight

  Chorus

  Elsi, ring that bell out loud Bring the whole street, bring the crowd Nobody lights a room like Elsi now We are singing your name proud

  Outro

  Wheels still rattle down that lane We're glad you came, we're glad you came

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• String and Two Mugs

  Indie folk · Gentle · Fingerpicked

  A cosy, sing along birthday song built around a small ritual of gift giving, for anyone who loves marking the day with Elsi.

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  Verse 1

  You set two mugs upon the table waiting there while you're still able brown paper parcels tied with string hold your breath for what they bring

  Pre-chorus

  Every year the kettle's steaming every year we catch you beaming so let the candle start to glow

  Chorus

  Elsi, Elsi, light the room tonight you make this ordinary table bright Elsi, we are cheering, loud and true there's no birthday like the one with you

  Verse 2

  You untie the string so slowly savour every moment, holy laughing at the paper's crease we would never want you rushing this to cease

  Bridge

  Another candle, another year gone by still the same old sparkle in your eye however far you travel, however long you roam this table with two mugs will always call you home

  Chorus

  Elsi, Elsi, light the room tonight you make this ordinary table bright Elsi, we are cheering, loud and true there's no birthday like the one with you

  Outro

  So keep the string, and keep the mugs nearby we'll toast to you until the candles die

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• Round and Round for You

  Motown soul · Motown · Soul · Brass

  A bright, clapping Motown birthday song built from the hum of a washing machine window, for a room full of people to sing to Elsi.

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  Verse 1

  Grey little bubbles turning slow Catch the kitchen light and glow Watching that glass go round Makes me think of you, you know

  Pre-chorus

  Something in that quiet spin Says a good year's tucked within So let the candles catch and grin

  Chorus

  Happy birthday, Elsi, come on shine Every year you're looking fine Blow it out and make a wish This whole room is glad you're mine

  Verse 2

  Foam keeps turning, soft and white Like the day just got its light Nobody hums a room up warm The way you do without a fight

  Pre-chorus

  Something in that quiet spin Says a good year's tucked within So let the candles catch and grin

  Chorus

  Happy birthday, Elsi, come on shine Every year you're looking fine Blow it out and make a wish This whole room is glad you're mine

  Bridge

  Round and round the good times go Landing right where you are, Elsi Steady as that turning glow

  Chorus

  Happy birthday, Elsi, come on shine Every year you're looking fine Blow it out and make a wish This whole room is glad you're mine

  Outro

  Let the bubbles keep on turning Happy birthday, our light still burning

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