Burt Bacharach - Tears At The Birthday Party Lyrics
Think back now when we were youngThere were always tears at the birthday partyYou know how children can beSo cruelThats how it starts butWhat if we never learn how to behave?I did something that you never forgave meI never thought that it would be like this but now I seeI see you share your cake with himUnwrapping presents that I should have sentWhat can I do?Must I watch you close the door, dim the light, blow out the candles?So happy birthday againAnd its the same every yearSeems that I remember it as something moreYou know how children can growSo strangeI still adore youWhat if we never learn from our mistakes?But then youll never know how my heart achesI never thought that it would be like this but now I seeI see you share your cake with himUnwrapping presents that I should have sentWhat can I do?Must I watch you close the door, dim the light, blow out the candles?So happy birthday againSomeday I know hell forget to pay you the compliments youre afterYoull hang your sad, aching head behind a brittle smile or a shrill ofLaughterWhat if we only get what we deserve?Somehow I couldnt quite summon the nerveUpon each anniversary do you ever think of me?Unwrapping presents that I should have sentWhat can I do?Must I watch you close the door, dim the light, blow out the candles?So happy birthday again
