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Artist: Katy Perry
Song: Birthday
Album: PRISM (2013)
Hey :) This tab is in standard tuning and is the no capo version
Esus2: x79877
C#minor: x46x54
Bsus2: x244x2
Intro:
Esus2  C#m
Esus2  C#m  Bbsus2
Esus2                  C#m
I heard you're feeling nothing's going right
Esus2                C#m  Bsus2
Why don't you let me stop by?
Esus2                 C#m
The clock is ticking, running out of time
Esus2              C#m Bsus2
So we should party all night
Esus2
So cover your eyes,
C#m
I have a surprise
Esus                     C#m Bsus2
I hope you got a healthy appetite
Esus2
If you wanna dance,
C#m
If you want it all
Esus2                           C#m        Bsus2
You know that I'm the girl that you should call
Esus2
Boy, when you're with me
C#m
I'll give you a taste
Esus2                      C#m  Bsus2
Make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2
I know you like it sweet
C#m
So you can have your cake
Esus2                      C#m  Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Esus2     C#m
So make a wish
Esus2                           C#m  Bsus2
I'll make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2        C#m
I'll be your gift
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Esus2
Pop your confetti
C#m
Pop your Pérignon
Esus2
So hot and heavy
C#m  Bsus2
'Til dawn
Esus2
I got you spinning
C#m
Like a disco ball
Esus2
All night they're playing
C#m  Bsus2
Your song
Esus2
We're living the life
C#m
We're doing it right
Esus2                 C#m   Bsus2
You're never gonna be unsatisfied
Esus2
If you wanna dance
C#m
If you want it all
Esus2                           C#m        Bsus2
You know that I'm the girl that you should call
Esus2
Boy, when you're with me
C#m
I'll give you a taste
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2
I know you like it sweet
C#m
So you can have your cake
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Esus2     C#m
So make a wish
Esus2                           C#m Bsus2
I'll make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2        C#m
I'll be your gift
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Happy birthday
Esus2                     C#m      Bsus2
So let me get you in your birthday suit
Esus2                      C#m    Bsus2
It's time to bring out the big balloons
Esus2                     C#m      Bsus2
So let me get you in your birthday suit
Esus2                      C#m                            Bsus2
It's time to bring out the big, big, big, big, big, big balloons
Esus2
Boy, when you're with me
C#m
I'll give you a taste
Esus2                      C#m  Bsus2
Make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2
I know you like it sweet
C#m
So you can have your cake
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Esus2
Boy, when you're with me
C#m
I'll give you a taste
Esus2                      C#m  Bsus2
Make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2
I know you like it sweet
C#m
So you can have your cake
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Esus2     C#m
So make a wish 
Esus2                           C#m  Bsus2
I'll make it like your birthday everyday
Esus2
I'll be your gift
Esus2                      C#m Bsus2
Give you something good to celebrate
Happy birthday

Birthday chords and lyrics

Free chords for Birthday by Katy Perry. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Artist: Katy Perry
Song: Birthday
Album: PRISM (2013)
Hey :) This tab is in standard tuning and is the no capo version
Esus2: x79877
C#minor: x46x54
Bsus2: x244x2
Intro:
Esus2  C#m
Esus2  C#m  Bbsus2
Happy birthday
Happy birthday

Birthday Chords by Katy Perry

Learn how to play Birthday by Katy Perry with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Birthday chords”, “Birthday guitar chords”, or “Katy Perry Birthday chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Birthday chords and for experienced players who want accurate Birthday lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Esus2, C#, Bsus2, C#m, Bbsus2, Esus.

Frequently asked questions about Birthday

How do I play "Birthday" by Katy Perry on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Birthday" by Katy Perry on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "Birthday" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Birthday" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Birthday"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Birthday" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Birthday" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Birthday" by Katy Perry with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Katy Perry below.

What key is "Birthday" in?

The chords for "Birthday" show the original chord names (including Esus2, C#, Bsus2, C#m, Bbsus2, Esus). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.