Cat. #1249 (MFH #865) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on October 26, 1971
VERSE 1
I know where you're goin'
Whose gonna meet you there
I know how late you'll be comin' home
But guess who doesn't care
I'm gonna step out too
And since I won't be here
Happy, Birthday, Merry Christmas
An' a Happy New Year
VERSE 2
My best wishes may be early
But I'm not stickin' around
To bake a cake for your birthday
While you're out runnin' around
She can hep you celebrate
May she bring you a lot'a cheer
So, Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas
An' a Happy New Year
VERSE 3
I've mady my mind up
I've played second, long enough
You think I'm just foolin'
So, you can call my bluff
I'll be busy packin'
While she's holdin' you near
So, Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas
An' a Happy New Year