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Happy Birthdayeasy piano letter notes

Mildred J. Hill & Patty Hill Free to play

The melody in letter notes

G G A G C B
G G A G D C
G G G E C B A
F F E C D C

Letter notes of the opening melody in the Plush Keys arrangement. White keys only, all the way to the end.

About this piece

The tune of “Happy Birthday to You” comes from “Good Morning to All”, a song by the American sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Hill, published in 1893.

It is sung all over the world, and it is a lovely song to surprise someone with on their birthday.

How to play it in Plush Keys

  1. Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
  2. Type “Happy Birthday” in the search box and pick the song.
  3. When a falling colored bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. If it feels hard, choose “Easy”.

In line 3, the third G jumps up to the higher G, and then the melody comes down: “E C B A”.

A free song.

Questions

Can I play it without reading sheet music?

Yes. In Plush Keys, colored bars fall from the top. When a bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. You don't need to know note names or read music. When you're ready, you can switch to a staff view (Premium).

Is it free to play?

Yes. “Happy Birthday” is a free song: download the app and play it right away.

Can I use a real piano or keyboard?

Yes. Play on the on-screen keyboard of your iPhone or iPad, or connect a USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard or digital piano and follow the colors on real keys.

No sheet music needed: follow the colors and play “Happy Birthday”.

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