[Easy] Play it snappily on the piano! Happy Birthday song
Wouldn’t it be cool to casually play a birthday song on the piano right when the party hits its peak—like at a beloved family member’s or friend’s birthday? Have you ever thought that? In fact, many piano learners say things like, “I want to play Happy Birthday for my daughter,” or “I want to perform at my friend’s birthday party!” So this time, we’re introducing some recommended birthday songs that you can learn to play easily with just a little practice.
We’ve picked a wide range—from classic standards to cool J-pop tracks—so try choosing while picturing the person you’re celebrating and thinking, “Which song would make them happiest?”
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Birthdaysadamasashi
Masashi Sada also has a song called “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” but this “Birthday” is a single released in 1997, used as the theme song for NHK General TV’s “Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai.” Rather than celebrating a birthday itself, it’s a heartwarming classic with lovely lyrics that express gratitude to those who celebrate your birthday.
Its melody is so simple and beautiful that even playing it roughly with just the right hand conveys how good the song is, so a straightforward arrangement with melody and basic accompaniment should express it just fine.
If your parents living in the countryside send you birthday greetings, I’d love for you to play this piece on the piano in a video message for them!
22Taylor Swift
Debuting as a young country songstress and later breaking into pop music to achieve record-setting commercial success, Taylor Swift is today’s most powerful singer-songwriter.
“22” is a track from her explosively successful fourth album, Red, and it’s a fan favorite with over 600 million views on YouTube.
It’s not a birthday celebration song, but rather a bright, feel-good tune about moving on from heartbreak—perfect to play on piano for a friend feeling down after a tough breakup.
The catchy melody is easy to remember, and if you’re just playing the right hand, it shouldn’t be too difficult.
Keep the left hand to a simple bass line, and focus on playing with as much fun and energy as possible!
Birthdaykururi
While flexibly shifting their musicality yet refusing to chase trends, the popular band Quruli has carved out a unique place for themselves.
Their sprightly pop song “BIRTHDAY,” which charms with a 1960s-style feel, was released in 2005 as their 14th single.
Its lyrically rich words, depicted from a distinctive perspective, give it a refined sensibility that sets it apart from other birthday songs.
When playing this piece on piano, the left-hand bass line is crucial for conveying the bouncy rhythm; if that’s difficult, try slowing down the tempo.
And as the melody unfolds in a steady manner, don’t just trace the notes—keep the lyrics in mind and focus on adding expression as you play.
birthdayKumaki Anri
The famous song “Birthday,” said to be known by just about everyone living in the Kansai region, is beloved as the theme song for Kansai Joho Net ten.’s “Mebae,” and was released in 2008 by singer-songwriter Anri Kumaki.
It has also been used in commercials in the Kanto region, and many people, upon hearing its gentle vocals and melody along with heartwarming lyrics, found themselves buying the CD.
As a masterpiece that works perfectly as a piano-and-vocal piece, a simple piano arrangement should be enough to fully convey the song’s world.
Because of its simplicity, it’s easy to play it too plainly, but try to bring expression to the melody line while feeling the message embedded in the lyrics.
Happy BirthdayNishino Kana
Since her major debut in 2008, Kana Nishino gained popularity for lyrics that candidly expressed women’s feelings.
Unfortunately, she has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2019, but many people likely spent their youth alongside her songs.
“Happy Birthday” is the B-side to her 2014 single “We Don’t Stop,” characterized by a sound rooted in Western-style synth-pop.
While playing just the melody and accompaniment isn’t particularly difficult, the melody in the pre-chorus tends to have more syllables than usual and can throw off the rhythm, so it’s best to pay special attention when playing that part.