Birthday Songs for Etta

• Balloons on the Ceiling

  Acoustic pop · Acoustic · Pop · Warm

  A bright, singable birthday song built around three balloons stuck against the fan, the kind of small chaos that means someone planned a whole day around you.

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  Verse 1

  Three balloons caught on the fan Tangled up since half past ten Somebody climbed a kitchen chair Just to make you smile again

  Pre-chorus

  There's a box still taped up tight Nobody will say what's in We keep glancing at the light

  Chorus

  Etta, this whole room's for you Every balloon, every string You make ordinary better You're the reason we all sing

  Verse 2

  Candles waiting on the side Somebody's guarding them from the fan We've been laughing half the night Trying to follow your master plan

  Bridge

  However old you're turning now You still light up every room However far you've come somehow You make the whole house bloom

  Chorus

  Etta, this whole room's for you Every balloon, every string You make ordinary better You're the reason we all sing

  Outro

  Those balloons will drift down soon But you're the one we're keeping

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• Warm the Glass

  Piano pop · Piano · Pop · Bright

  A cosy, singalong birthday song for Etta, built from a steamed up cafe window and the warmth of everyone gathered inside it.

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  Verse 1

  Plates are stacked along the counter Someone's ordered one more round Every candle in the window Flickers when you walk in town

  Pre-chorus

  We drew hearts before you got here Traced your name into the fog Now the room's about to open

  Chorus

  Etta, someone find a table Pull another chair up quick Etta, you're the whole occasion Nothing here without your trick

  Verse 2

  Rain is streaking down the street glass Nobody minds the weather tonight You could walk in soaked to bone here Still be the best thing in sight

  Bridge

  However far this year has carried However long the roads have been Wipe a circle in the window Look how loved you've always been

  Chorus

  Etta, someone find a table Pull another chair up quick Etta, you're the whole occasion Nothing here without your trick

  Outro

  Let the glass stay warm a little Let this table hold you well

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• Pass the Plate for Etta

  Gospel celebration · Gospel · Choir · Claps

  A clapping, gospel-style birthday song built around the moment food gets shared, the way people gather closer when someone they love is at the centre of the table.

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  Verse 1

  Tongs are resting by the crumbs Something good has come undone Room is loud with all your name Nobody here feels quite the same

  Chorus

  Etta, look what love can do Every table leans toward you Clap your hands and call her name Etta, burning like a flame

  Verse 2

  Paper's spread out on the board Plenty here for the whole crowd Somebody always saves you more That's the kind of love you're for

  Pre-chorus

  Feel the warmth around this place Watch it rising on each face Building up to say it plain

  Chorus

  Etta, look what love can do Every table leans toward you Clap your hands and call her name Etta, burning like a flame

  Bridge

  Stand up now, let's toast you right Sing it louder into the night You're the reason we're all here

  Chorus

  Etta, look what love can do Every table leans toward you Clap your hands and call her name Etta, burning like a flame

  Outro

  Crumbs are gone, the tongs lie still We're still full of you, we will

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