What is happy birthday sweet sixteen lyrics?

"Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" is a song written and performed by Neil Sedaka. It was released in 1961 as a single from his album Neil Sedaka Sings Little Devil and His Other Hits.

The song is a tribute to a young girl turning sixteen and is often played at sweet sixteen parties as well as other coming-of-age celebrations. The lyrics speak to the excitement and hopefulness of this milestone birthday and encourage the young woman to enjoy her newfound freedom and to embrace all the possibilities that come with being sixteen.

Some of the notable lines from the song include: "Happy birthday sweet sixteen, what will it be like, to be loved by you?"; "Tonight's the night, I've waited for, because you're not a baby anymore"; and "You're gonna spread your wings, and take to the sky".

"Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" remains a popular song to this day and has been covered by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, and Dolly Parton.