Written by Luther Dixon and Allyson Khent
Recorded by The Crests in 1958
as sung on "The Golden Age Of American Rock'n'Roll, Hard-To-Get Hot 100 Hits From 1954-1963"

Happy birthday, happy birthday, baby
Oh, I love you so

Sixteen candles make a lovely light
But not as bright as your eyes tonight (as your eyes tonight) (Oh)
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
For I'll be wishing that you love me, too (that you love me, too)

You're only sixteen (sixteen)
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
You're the prettiest, loveliest girl
I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (Oh!)

Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
For ever and ever for I love you so (for I love you so)

You're only sixteen (sixteen)
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
Oh, you're the prettiest, loveliest girl
I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (Oh!)

Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
For ever and ever for I love you so (for I love you so)
For I love you so!!!

Transcribed by Robin Hood
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above,
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.