Dedicated to my son Gabriel, who spoke the words of the title a few years ago, the day after his eagerly-awaited fifth birthday.

I Want My Birthday Back

I want my birthday back
It went by much too fast and now I'm sad
A birthday shouldn't up and leave like that
It's only fair to give me one more chance
to laugh and sing and dance

I want my birthday back
Just you hand it over now, now questions asked
A birthday is a rotten thing to steal
You've had so many now, it's no big deal
You don't know how I feel

I've been waiting for this sweet day all year
But after just one day, it went and disappeared

I want my birthday back
You say I wouldn't want one every day,
but I pondered it, and that would be OK
I want a birthday wish that never ends
To always be here with my friends

I've been waiting for this sweet day all year
But after just one day it went and disappeared

I want my birthday back
So stop the world from turning if you please
And stop the years from washing over me
I finally found a day that suits me fine
I'm tired of growing older all the time



I Want My Birthday Back

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