[Intro]

[Gentle acoustic guitar strumming]

[Soft piano notes]

[Verse 1]

Remember that day in the park last spring

When you shared your sandwich, made me sing

Small moments like these make me realize

How lucky I am to see through your eyes

You taught me patience when times were rough

Showed me that simple things are enough

With chocolate ice cream dripping down our hands

Making up dance moves no one understands

[Chorus]

Every year you shine a little brighter

Your smile lights up every room

Every year your heart grows even kinder

And I'm so blessed to know you

(Ooh, blessed to know you)

(Ooh, watch you grow)

[Verse 2]

Back when we'd ride bikes down Carson Street

Racing the rain with mud on our feet

You always waited when I fell behind

Called out "You've got this!" so sweet and kind

Through middle school drama and high school tests

Bad hair days and worn-out dress

You stayed real, kept me laughing too

That's just the magic of being you

[Chorus]

Every year you shine a little brighter

Your smile lights up every room

Every year your heart grows even kinder

And I'm so blessed to know you

(Ooh, blessed to know you)

(Ooh, watch you grow)

[Bridge]

And I can't wait to see

All that you're going to be

Each candle on your cake

Is another chance to celebrate

You... you... youuuu

[Final Chorus]

Every year you shine a little brighter

Your smile lights up every room

Every year your heart grows even kinder

And I'm so blessed to know you

(Ooh, so blessed to know you)

(Ooh, watch you grow)

(Ooh, love you so)

[Outro]

[Soft piano notes fade]

Happy birthday, Lily