It's Johnny's Birthday
George Harrison Lyrics
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It's Johnny's birthday
And we would like to wish him all the very best
It's Johnny's birthday
It's Johnny's birthday
And it's so nice to have you back to be our guest
At Johnny's birthday
We'd like to wish you all what you would wish yourself
On Johnny's birthday
It's Johnny's birthday
And it's so good to have you back from off the shelf
And it's so good to have
You back from off the shelf
The song "It's Johnny's Birthday" is a cheerful and upbeat tribute to George Harrison's close friend and fellow musician, Johnny Rhythm. The song was recorded as a surprise birthday present for Johnny, who was a member of Harrison's backing band during his 1970 solo tour. The opening lines repeat the message of the song: "It's Johnny's birthday, and we would like to wish him all the very best". Harrison's lyrics are simple and straightforward, expressing admiration and gratitude for Johnny's talents and friendship. The repeated chorus, "It's so nice to have you back to be our guest," reflects the joy of reunion and celebration.
The song has a lively and catchy piano-driven melody, and Harrison's singing style is playful and almost childlike, as though he is sharing the joy of the occasion with the listener. The overall tone is joyful and celebratory, with a touch of nostalgia for happier times in the past. The lyrics seem to express a deep sense of appreciation for friendship and the human connections that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Johnny's birthday
Today is the anniversary of Johnny's birth
It's Johnny's birthday
Today is the day when Johnny was born
And we would like to wish him all the very best
We hope that Johnny has a wonderful day and experiences all the good things that life has to offer
It's Johnny's birthday
Today is the day when Johnny celebrates another year of life
And it's so nice to have you back to be our guest
We are pleased that Johnny is with us today to celebrate his birthday and share in the festivities
At Johnny's birthday
During the celebration of Johnny's birthday
At Johnny's birthday
During this special occasion of Johnny's life
We'd like to wish you all what you would wish yourself
We hope that Johnny's birthday is everything he could hope for and that he receives all his heart's desires
On Johnny's birthday
On this day of Johnny's birth
It's Johnny's birthday
Today is the day when Johnny celebrates his own existence
And it's so good to have you back from off the shelf
We are happy to see Johnny again after a period of absence, and we hope he is feeling great
And it's so good to have
You back from off the shelf
We are excited to have Johnny back in our lives after a period of separation, and we hope he stays around for a long time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILL MARTIN, PHIL COULTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WesleyGuindani
It's Johnny's birthday
It's Johnny's birthday
And we would like to wish him all the very best
It's Johnny's birthday
It's Johnny's birthday
And it's so nice to have you back to be our guest
At Johnny's birthday
At Johnny's birthday
We'd like to wish you all what you would wish yourself
On Johnny's birthday
It's Johnny's birthday
And it's so good to have you back from off the shelf
And it's so good to have
You back from off the shelf
@beeee__
Can’t believe they never played this live, such a classic.
@gocincinnatireds
They???
@beeee__
@@gocincinnatireds I mean George made this with Mal Evans and Eddie Klein so yeah, they
@vitorjunior2023
"Fragile"
@polythenepam3058
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@someonegaming7710
@@polythenepam3058 shut up
@useeerrrrr
I will forever miss George and John
@6040nick
But you will forever remember...
@PreacherofArrakeen
Yes. The heart and souls of the Beatles.
@aleckushmerek1757
When someone asks what type of music you listen to