Well I know where you're going and who's gonna meet you there I know how late you'll be coming home but guess who doesn't care Tonight I'll step out too and since I won't be here Happy birthday merry Christmas and happy New Year My best wishes may be early but I'm not sticking around To bake a cake for your birthday while you're out turnin' around She can help you celebrate may she bring you lots of cheer Happy birthday merry Christmas and happy New Year [ guitar ] Now I've made my mind up late second's long enough You think I don't mean it so you're gonna call my bluff But I'll be busy packing while you're holding her near Happy birthday merry Christmas and happy New Year My best wishes may be early... Happy birthday merry Christmas and happy happy New Year