What goes into their song
- Their name – add a pronunciation hint and we check it by ear
- The age they are turning, if you want it in the lyrics
- A real memory, a nickname or an inside joke
- The style: upbeat pop for the party, a tender acoustic song for a toast
Customized for any age
A first birthday, a sweet sixteen, a 40th full of teasing, an 80th that looks back – tell us the age and the song is shaped around it.
Timing
Most songs are delivered within 24 hours. Order a day or two before the party so you have time to approve the lyrics and download the song.
What to tell us for a birthday song with their name
You don’t need to answer everything – two or three real details are enough. These questions help you find them:
- Who is it for, and how old are they turning?
- How do you pronounce their name – and what do friends call them?
- What are they famous for in your family or friend group?
- What happened this year that deserves a line in the song?
- Which habit can the song tease them about (kindly)?
- What do they love: a team, a hobby, a place, a food?
- Is it for the party, a toast or a quiet morning surprise?
- What is your birthday wish for them?
Example: a birthday song made from personal details
An illustration of how a few details turn into lyrics – your song is written from your own story.
The details
- Grandpa Joe turns 70
- Fixes everything with duct tape
- Never misses a Sunday ball game on TV
Lines they could become
Seventy candles and the fire alarm’s on,
Grandpa Joe, you’ve been fixing things since dawn –
a roll of duct tape and a Sunday game,
the home team might lose but you win just the same.
Happy birthday, Joe, raise the lemonade,
here’s to seventy years of the best repairs ever made.
Birthday song styles and when they work
- Upbeat pop – for the party – easy to clap along to.
- Country – for a grandparent or a dad with stories to tell.
- Acoustic – for a tender toast or a milestone like 50 or 80.
- Rock – for a friend who would hate anything too sentimental – add the “Playful & fun” feeling.
- Acoustic, slow and gentle – for a child’s first birthday – soft enough for bedtime.
Not sure? Choose “Choose for me” in the questionnaire and we match the style to your story.
How it works
Answer a short questionnaire about them – about five minutes. We write the lyrics, produce your song (two versions with Standard and Express) and a person checks it before delivery. See every step on How it works.
Questions about custom birthday songs
Can the song say how old they are turning?
Yes. Add the age in the questionnaire and we can sing it in the lyrics.
Can it be funny?
Yes. Choose the “Playful & fun” feeling and add an inside joke or a habit to tease them about.
How do I play it at the party?
Download the MP3 and play it from any phone or speaker. Every song also has its own page with a QR code.
Can a birthday song be for a child?
Yes. Choose “Child”, add their name and a few things they love, and pick a playful or gentle style. Many parents play it every year.
Can it be for a milestone like 30, 50 or 80?
Yes. Add the age and a few memories from the decades – milestone songs work well as a look back with a wish for the years ahead.
More answers on the FAQ page.
Related song gifts
- Custom Love Song for Your Wife, From Your Story – Not a song about love in general – a song about her: the way she starts the morning, the trip you still talk about, the thing she says that always makes you laugh.
- Custom Song for Your Husband With His Name – He is hard to shop for and says he doesn’t need anything – which is exactly why a song about him works: his habits, your story, the things he rarely hears you say.
- Custom Song for Mom – From Daughter or Son – Mom has heard “thank you” many times.
- Custom Song for Dad – From Daughter or Son – Dads rarely ask for anything.
- Personalized Christmas Song With Their Name – Give them something nobody else can wrap: a Christmas song about your year, your traditions and the people around the table – with their name in the chorus.