About this song
The Guinness-recognized most sung song in the English language began as 'Good Morning to All', a classroom greeting song by the Hill sisters in 1893. Following the 2016 court ruling it is firmly in the public domain.
Play it in MIDI Room
This is a simplified single-line arrangement so you can hear the melody instantly. To play the full piece with a piano roll, multi-track view, tempo control and A/B practice looping, use the main MIDI Player Online tool with your own MIDI file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Happy Birthday to You online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Traditional song melody instantly, or drop your own MIDI file into the MIDI Player Online tool for full piano-roll playback, tempo control and A/B practice looping. Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, account or install.
Who composed Happy Birthday to You?
Happy Birthday to You is Mildred J. Hill & Patty S. Hill (1893, public domain) (Traditional song). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Happy Birthday to You usually played in?
This arrangement is written in C major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Happy Birthday to You available?
Instead of downloading a file, you can hear the melody right here with the built-in player. To practice it, set a slow tempo and use the A/B loop to repeat a section. You can also export or record any MIDI you play from the main MIDI Room player.
Can I use the Happy Birthday melody for free in videos or events?
Yes. 'Happy Birthday to You' was confirmed to be in the public domain in 2016, so the melody is free to perform and use. Our demo is a simplified single-line version you can play along with at any celebration.