Early morning, August four
Cecilia wish that she gets more
Than the year before
When she got nothing at all

Silently she starts to pray
Wishing there will be a day
When she is not alone
That is why I sing

Happy Birthday, dear Cecilia
Happy Birthday to my one and only baby
Hip, hip, hip hurray

Now she dresses up in white
Dyes her hair to make it bright
Like the movie stars
Whose life seems like a dream

Happy Birthday dear Cecilia
Happy Birthday to my baby baby
Happy birthday dear Cecilia
You're my one and only baby
Hip, hip, hip hurray

In the evening, August four
Cecilia waits behind the door
She is still alone
With no one here to sing
Happy Birthday dear Cecilia
Happy Birthday to my baby, baby
Happy birthday dear Cecilia
You're my one and only baby
You are never lonely
Happy Birthday, dear Cecilia
Happy Birthday to my one and only baby
Hip, hip, hip hurray