Birthday Card Lyrics

I know that I'm a little late

Now to your party

To make up for it

I got a birthday card

I'm sorry that it's pink

And says "happy engagement"

In fancy little writing with a heart

That was the only one we had

There in the kitchen

And I wasn't about

To buy one from the shop

I said that it'll do

'Cause the only other one to choose

Was an angel saying "sorry for your loss"

And that's a line I didn't want to cross

But I know that you're not the person

Who would judge a lovely card by

Its cover 'cause that's rude

And it's only inside

That is where the beauty hides

And no one knows that fact as well as you

So flip it open, there's a message

Written by me there for you, now

And this is what it says

"Happy birthday, finally

You're an adult now, 18

Thought I'd help you get prepared to pay taxes

So the money is now €15 less"

This is just what happens

When I rush out of the house

With no time to get my bearings

And with no regard for how

I really should get ready earlier

But do you really think I'd think ahead that far?

So, I'm sorry that you got

A pink engagement card for your birthday

But I'll make you a deal

If you'll give me some cake

Then your gift is on the way

And I'll give you back the money I would steal

I'll tell you now, my friend, that that is real

So, happy birthday, you jolly good fellow

Happy birthday, I hope the wedding goes well, oh!