The story everyone at the table already knows
Their habit of singing while cooking, the nickname nobody dares explain, the camping trip of 2009. That is what makes people laugh at the chorus, not stock lines about getting older. The right stories depend on who it is for: see our ideas for a kids' birthday song, a song for your best friend or a song for your brother or sister. And for an adult who loves a laugh at their own expense, here is how to write a funny birthday song for adults without hurting anyone.
