Birthday Songs for Riley

• Sound the Trolley Bells

  Swing big band · Swing · Big band · Brassy

  A big band birthday swing that turns a rattling coffee trolley into a fanfare, built to be sung by a whole room for Riley.

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  Verse 1

  Rain was tapping on the platform Cups were rattling in the trolley One look at you and the grey lifted Nobody else could do that, only you, only Riley

  Pre-chorus

  Whatever the weather, you bring the noise Every dull morning, you're the poise So let the brass come in and swell

  Chorus

  Riley, light the whole room highly Every horn is calling your name Cups are clattering, hearts beat wildly Riley, nothing feels the same

  Verse 2

  You walk in and the chatter rises Steam and laughter climb as one Every candle waits for your breath Every year with you outshines the sun

  Bridge

  Here's to the noise you make in a room Here's to the warmth you carry through gloom Raise every cup, let the trumpets swing This is the one day we get to sing

  Chorus

  Riley, light the whole room highly Every horn is calling your name Cups are clattering, hearts beat wildly Riley, nothing feels the same

  Outro

  Let the rain keep tapping outside You're the warmth no weather can hide

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• Light Through the Window

  Ukulele singalong · Ukulele · Bright · Singalong

  A warm ukulele birthday singalong that turns an early morning image into a toast, built for a whole room to sing to Riley.

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  Verse 1

  Dawn comes soft through dusty glass Finding you before the rest can pass You lean like flour bags at rest But you're the one we love the best

  Chorus

  Riley, Riley, light of the room We've been waiting since the morning bloomed Nobody shines like you finally do Happy birthday, Riley, this day's for you

  Verse 2

  You wake up slow and steady too Carrying warmth in all you do Years stack up like bags by the pane But you still glow through wind and rain

  Pre-chorus

  So blow out candles, make a wish Let the whole room raise a glass Here's to you before the toast

  Chorus

  Riley, Riley, light of the room We've been waiting since the morning bloomed Nobody shines like you finally do Happy birthday, Riley, this day's for you

  Bridge

  Another year of dust and light Another year you're burning bright We see you clearly, we always will

  Chorus

  Riley, Riley, light of the room We've been waiting since the morning bloomed Nobody shines like you finally do Happy birthday, Riley, this day's for you

  Outro

  Dawn will find that glass again But nothing shines like you, my friend

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• Spin Another Year

  Indie folk · Gentle · Fingerpicked

  A warm, singalong birthday song for Riley, built for a whole room to shout the chorus, with a slow bicycle wheel by green water standing in for a life turning steady and bright.

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  Verse 1

  Wheels lean against the weeds Spinning slow by the green water Nobody's in a hurry, no Time just holds you, doesn't bother

  Pre-chorus

  Another year comes rolling round Every candle finds its glow We're all stood here, feet on the ground

  Chorus

  Riley, light the whole room up Happiest noise that we know Nothing here could be too much Riley, watch you shine and grow

  Verse 2

  That old bike still leans there dreaming Water holding every hour You make the ordinary gleaming Turn the plainest day to flower

  Pre-chorus

  Another year comes rolling round Every candle finds its glow We're all stood here, feet on the ground

  Chorus

  Riley, light the whole room up Happiest noise that we know Nothing here could be too much Riley, watch you shine and grow

  Bridge

  Here's to the years still coming Here's to the ones behind Every single one is stronger Just for you being kind

  Chorus

  Riley, light the whole room up Happiest noise that we know Nothing here could be too much Riley, watch you shine and grow

  Outro

  Let the wheels keep turning slowly Green and bright as you grow older

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