Happy birth ... day

Happy birth … day
happy birth … day
 
Death, destruction, and despair,
people dying everywhere.
happy birth … day
 
Now you’re at, the age you are,
your demise, can’t be that far.
happy birth … day
 
Birthdays come, but once a year,
marking time, as Death grows near.
happy birth … day
 
So far death, you have bypassed,
but don’t look back, it’s gaining fast
happy birth … day
 
Buzzards flying, in the sky,
for they know, you’re ‘bout to die.
happy birth … day
 
People crying, feeling blue,
your birthday wishes, ain't coming true.
happy birth … day

No tombstone, no pretty shrine,
just a box, made of pine.
happy birth … day

So may the candles, on your cake,
burn like bonfires, at your wake.
happy birth … day
 
Not to worry, we'll drink your beer,
as we stand up, and start to cheer:
happy birth … day

Join with us, if you're inclined,
as we drink, until we're blind.
happy birth … day

Do give thanks, to God above,
we're only mean, to those we love. 
Happy Birthday!